What is Shravana nakshatra? Shravana is nakshatra 22 of 27, in Makara. Its ruling planet is Moon, its deity is Vishnu, and its name letters are Ju, Je, Jo and Gha.
Shravana at a glance
- Rashi
- Makara
- Ruling planet
- Moon
- Deity
- Vishnu
- Symbol
- Ear, or three footprints
- Gana
- Deva
- Class
- Chara (movable)
What it’s good for
Traditionally chosen for journeys, buying a vehicle and anything that involves movement.
Baby names for Shravana
Each pada gives a sound for the name: pada 1 is Ju, pada 2 is Je, pada 3 is Jo, pada 4 is Gha.
| Pada | Name | Meaning | For |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 (Ju) | Jugal | A pair, as in Radha and Krishna | Boy |
| 1 (Ju) | Juhi | Jasmine | Girl |
| 1 (Ju) | Jui | A fragrant flower | Girl |
| 2 (Je) | Jeet | Victory | Boy |
| 2 (Je) | Jeevan | Life | Boy |
| 2 (Je) | Jeevika | Source of life | Girl |
| 3 (Jo) | Jogesh | Lord of yoga | Boy |
| 3 (Jo) | Joshika | Young woman | Girl |
| 3 (Jo) | Joshna | Moonlight | Girl |
| 3 (Jo) | Jothi | Light | Girl |
| 4 (Gha) | Ghanshyam | Dark as a rain cloud, Krishna | Boy |
Sources
- Muhurta Chintamani, for the classes of nakshatra.
- Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra, for the ruling planets in the Vimshottari system.
- Name letters follow the Avakahada chart used in Indian panchangs.
Pujas for Shravana
A pandit can pick the right date from the birth details.
Questions devotees ask us
What are the name letters for Shravana nakshatra?
The four padas of Shravana give Ju, Je, Jo, Gha. Pada 1 is Ju, and so on.
Who is the ruling planet of Shravana?
Moon rules Shravana in the Vimshottari system. The presiding deity is Vishnu.
Is Shravana a gandamool nakshatra?
No. The six gandamool nakshatras are Ashwini, Ashlesha, Magha, Jyeshtha, Mula and Revati.
Which rashi does Shravana belong to?
Shravana falls in Makara.