What is Uttara Ashadha nakshatra? Uttara Ashadha is nakshatra 21 of 27, in Dhanu (pada 1), Makara (padas 2, 3, 4). Its ruling planet is Sun, its deity is The Vishvedevas, the universal gods, and its name letters are Bhe, Bho, Ja and Ji.
Uttara Ashadha at a glance
- Rashi
- Dhanu (pada 1), Makara (padas 2, 3, 4)
- Ruling planet
- Sun
- Deity
- The Vishvedevas, the universal gods
- Symbol
- Elephant’s tusk
- Gana
- Manushya
- Class
- Dhruva (fixed)
What it’s good for
Traditionally chosen for what is meant to last: foundations, griha pravesh, planting and long commitments.
Baby names for Uttara Ashadha
Each pada gives a sound for the name: pada 1 is Bhe, pada 2 is Bho, pada 3 is Ja, pada 4 is Ji.
| Pada | Name | Meaning | For |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 (Bhe) | Bheeshma | Of the terrible vow, grand elder of the Mahabharata | Boy |
| 2 (Bho) | Bhola | Innocent, a name of Shiva | Boy |
| 2 (Bho) | Bholenath | Simple-hearted lord, Shiva | Boy |
| 2 (Bho) | Bhoomi | Earth | Girl |
| 2 (Bho) | Bhoomija | Daughter of the earth, Sita | Girl |
| 3 (Ja) | Jagadish | Lord of the world | Boy |
| 3 (Ja) | Jagannath | Lord of the universe | Boy |
| 3 (Ja) | Jagat | The world | Boy |
| 3 (Ja) | Jai | Victory | Boy |
| 3 (Ja) | Janak | King of Mithila, father of Sita | Boy |
| 3 (Ja) | Jagruti | Awakening | Girl |
| 3 (Ja) | Jahnavi | The river Ganga | Girl |
| 3 (Ja) | Janaki | Sita, daughter of Janaka | Girl |
| 3 (Ja) | Janani | Mother | Girl |
| 3 (Ja) | Jaya | Victory, Parvati | Girl |
| 4 (Ji) | Jignesh | Eager to know | Boy |
| 4 (Ji) | Jishnu | Victorious, a name of Arjuna and Vishnu | Boy |
| 4 (Ji) | Jitendra | Master of the senses | Boy |
| 4 (Ji) | Jigna | Curiosity | Girl |
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 Uttara Ashadha
A pandit can pick the right date from the birth details.
Questions devotees ask us
What are the name letters for Uttara Ashadha nakshatra?
The four padas of Uttara Ashadha give Bhe, Bho, Ja, Ji. Pada 1 is Bhe, and so on.
Who is the ruling planet of Uttara Ashadha?
Sun rules Uttara Ashadha in the Vimshottari system. The presiding deity is The Vishvedevas, the universal gods.
Is Uttara Ashadha a gandamool nakshatra?
No. The six gandamool nakshatras are Ashwini, Ashlesha, Magha, Jyeshtha, Mula and Revati.
Which rashi does Uttara Ashadha belong to?
Uttara Ashadha falls in Dhanu (pada 1), Makara (padas 2, 3, 4).