Nakshatra 17 of 27
Anuradha Nakshatra
अनुराधा
Anuradha is the 17th of the 27 nakshatras, spanning 3°20′ – 16°40′ in Vrishchika (Scorpio). Its lord is Saturn, its presiding deity is Mitra (god of friendship), and its symbol is the lotus in the mud. A person whose Moon sits in this arc at birth has Anuradha as their Janma Nakshatra.
Lord (Dasha)
Saturn
Deity
Mitra
Symbol
Lotus in the mud
Rashi
Vrishchika (Scorpio)
Degrees
3°20′ – 16°40′
Gana
Deva
Yoni
Mriga (Deer)
Name letters
Na, Ni, Nu, Ne
Nature & Characteristics
Anuradha means "following Radha", devotion that walks behind love. Ruled by Saturn with Mitra, god of friendship, as deity, it is the lotus that blooms in Vrishchika's mud: loyalty, warmth and organisational genius flowering in difficult ground. Its natives befriend across every border, keep faith through lean years, and turn groups of strangers into working families.
Career, Life Path & Lessons
Anuradha excels wherever devotion is organised: institutions and team leadership, diplomacy and international work, event and community management, bhakti traditions, and the sciences of the hidden (astrology among them, classically). Saturn disciplines the heart without hardening it. Born far from home, these natives often flourish abroad. Their lesson is self-worth: the friend to all must remember to befriend the one who follows behind everyone: themselves.
Anuradha Padas & Baby Name Letters
Each nakshatra divides into four padas of 3°20′, each mapped to a navamsa rashi and a traditional naming syllable. A child born under Anuradha is classically named with the syllable of their pada.
| Pada | Navamsa | Name begins with |
|---|---|---|
| Pada 1 | Simha Navamsa | Na |
| Pada 2 | Kanya Navamsa | Ni |
| Pada 3 | Tula Navamsa | Nu |
| Pada 4 | Vrishchika Navamsa | Ne |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which rashi is Anuradha Nakshatra in?
Anuradha Nakshatra spans 3°20′ – 16°40′ of the sidereal zodiac, falling in Vrishchika (Scorpio). Anyone whose Moon occupies this arc at birth has Anuradha as their Janma Nakshatra (birth star).
Who is the lord of Anuradha Nakshatra?
Saturn is the Vimshottari lord of Anuradha, so a person born under it begins life in a Saturn Mahadasha. Its presiding deity is Mitra (god of friendship), and its symbol is the lotus in the mud.
What are the baby name letters for Anuradha Nakshatra?
The traditional naming syllables (Namakarana) for Anuradha are Na, Ni, Nu, Ne — one for each pada. A child born in pada 1 takes a name beginning with "Na", pada 2 with "Ni", pada 3 with "Nu", and pada 4 with "Ne".
What is the gana and yoni of Anuradha Nakshatra?
Anuradha is a Deva gana nakshatra with Mriga (Deer) yoni. Gana and Yoni are two of the Ashtakoota factors matched in Kundali Milan — Gana reflects temperament compatibility, while Yoni reflects instinctive compatibility.