What are the 27 Nakshatras in Vedic astrology?

Nakshatras are 27 lunar mansions in Vedic astrology, each spanning 13°20' of the zodiac. They are: Ashwini, Bharani, Krittika, Rohini, Mrigashira, Ardra, Punarvasu, Pushya, Ashlesha, Magha, Purva Phalguni, Uttara Phalguni, Hasta, Chitra, Swati, Vishakha, Anuradha, Jyeshtha, Mula, Purva Ashadha, Uttara Ashadha, Shravana, Dhanishta, Shatabhisha, Purva Bhadrapada, Uttara Bhadrapada, and Revati.

How do Nakshatras differ from zodiac signs (Rashis)?

While zodiac signs (Rashis) divide the sky into 12 parts of 30° each, Nakshatras divide it into 27 parts of 13°20'. Nakshatras provide deeper personality insights, karmic patterns, and life purpose beyond what Rashis alone reveal. Your birth nakshatra is determined by the Moon's position at birth.

Which Nakshatra is best for marriage?

Nakshatras considered auspicious for marriage include Rohini, Mrigashira, Magha, Uttara Phalguni, Hasta, Swati, Anuradha, Mula, Uttara Ashadha, Shravana, Dhanishta, Uttara Bhadrapada, and Revati. The best nakshatra depends on both partners' birth charts and Kuta matching.

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The 27 Nakshatras

The 27 Lunar Mansions

Nakshatras are 27 divisions of the sky, each spanning 13°20'. They form the backbone of Vedic astrology, revealing deeper personality traits, life purpose, and karmic patterns beyond what rashis alone can show.

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