What is Uttara Bhadrapada nakshatra? Uttara Bhadrapada is nakshatra 26 of 27, in Meena. Its ruling planet is Saturn, its deity is Ahir Budhnya, the serpent of the deep, and its name letters are Du, Tha, Jha and Na.
Uttara Bhadrapada at a glance
- Rashi
- Meena
- Ruling planet
- Saturn
- Deity
- Ahir Budhnya, the serpent of the deep
- Symbol
- Back legs of a funeral cot
- 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 Bhadrapada
Each pada gives a sound for the name: pada 1 is Du, pada 2 is Tha, pada 3 is Jha, pada 4 is Na.
| Pada | Name | Meaning | For |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 (Du) | Durgesh | Lord of the fortress | Boy |
| 1 (Du) | Durjay | Hard to conquer | Boy |
| 1 (Du) | Dushyant | A king, father of Bharata | Boy |
| 1 (Du) | Dulari | Beloved | Girl |
| 1 (Du) | Durga | The invincible goddess | Girl |
| 2 (Tha) | Tharun | Young | Boy |
| 2 (Tha) | Thanvi | Slender | Girl |
| 2 (Tha) | Tharini | She who carries across | Girl |
| 3 (Jha) | Jhalak | A glimpse | Girl |
| 3 (Jha) | Jhanvi | The river Ganga | Girl |
| 4 (Na) | Nachiket | The boy who questioned Yama in the Katha Upanishad | Boy |
| 4 (Na) | Nakul | One of the Pandavas | Boy |
| 4 (Na) | Nand | Joy, foster father of Krishna | Boy |
| 4 (Na) | Nandan | One who gladdens, son | Boy |
| 4 (Na) | Narasimha | The man-lion avatar of Vishnu | Boy |
| 4 (Na) | Nalini | Lotus | Girl |
| 4 (Na) | Namrata | Humility | Girl |
| 4 (Na) | Nanda | Joy | Girl |
| 4 (Na) | Nandini | The sacred cow, one who gladdens | Girl |
| 4 (Na) | Narmada | A sacred river | 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 Bhadrapada
A pandit can pick the right date from the birth details.
Questions devotees ask us
What are the name letters for Uttara Bhadrapada nakshatra?
The four padas of Uttara Bhadrapada give Du, Tha, Jha, Na. Pada 1 is Du, and so on.
Who is the ruling planet of Uttara Bhadrapada?
Saturn rules Uttara Bhadrapada in the Vimshottari system. The presiding deity is Ahir Budhnya, the serpent of the deep.
Is Uttara Bhadrapada a gandamool nakshatra?
No. The six gandamool nakshatras are Ashwini, Ashlesha, Magha, Jyeshtha, Mula and Revati.
Which rashi does Uttara Bhadrapada belong to?
Uttara Bhadrapada falls in Meena.