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Nakshatra

Ardra Nakshatra

Ardra is ruled by Rahu and its symbol is a teardrop. It belongs to the Manushya (human) gana, Adi (Vata) nadi, and Dog yoni. The Gana, Nadi, and Yoni kootas of Guna Milan rest directly on these.

Ruling planet
Rahu
Gana
Manushya (human)
Nadi
Adi (Vata)
Yoni
Dog
Symbol
a teardrop
Deity
Rudra

Padas, degrees & syllables

Pada Degrees Syllable
Pada 1 66°40' – 70° Ku कू
Pada 2 70° – 73°20' Gha
Pada 3 73°20' – 76°40' Ng
Pada 4 76°40' – 80° Chha

See the full 27-nakshatra syllable table

Yoni Koota

Ardra belongs to the Dog yoni. The Yoni koota (max 4 points) in Guna Milan assesses physical and instinctive compatibility between two individuals.

The mortal-enemy pairing for Dog is Deer. This pair scores 0 in the Yoni koota.

Other nakshatras with Dog yoni:

What this gana means for matching

Manushya (human) · Deva (divine): This pairing is generally considered workable in the Gana koota, without a major red flag.

Manushya (human) · Rakshasa (intense): This pairing is generally considered workable in the Gana koota, without a major red flag.

FAQ

Which planet rules Ardra nakshatra? +

Ardra nakshatra is ruled by Rahu.

Which gana and nadi does Ardra nakshatra belong to? +

Ardra belongs to the Manushya (human) gana and Adi (Vata) nadi. The Gana and Nadi kootas of Guna Milan rest directly on these.

What is the symbol and deity of Ardra nakshatra? +

Ardra's symbol is a teardrop and its presiding deity is Rudra.

What is the yoni of Ardra nakshatra? +

Ardra's yoni is Dog. Its mortal-enemy yoni pairing in Yoni koota is Deer.

What are the baby name syllables for Ardra nakshatra? +

The starting syllables for Ardra's four padas are: Pada 1: Ku, Pada 2: Gha, Pada 3: Ng, Pada 4: Chha.

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