Know About The Nakshatra

These Celestial Stars Create Differences In Astrological Calculations.

Initially, For The Convenience Of Zodiac Signs Were Classified Into 12 Parts.

Then The Ancient Santha Divided The Sky Into 27 Constellations.

These Nakshatras Have Emerged As The Most Important Components In Astrology.

In Vedic Astrology, A Nakshatra Is Considered To Be A Star.

The Sky Is Divided Into 360 Degrees, Then 27 Sub-Divisions Of 13.20 Are Made For The 27 Nakshatras.

Then All The Nakshatras Were Divided Into 4 Padas Or Quarters Of 3 Degrees And 20 Minutes Each.

Hence The 1st Rashi Mesha, Which Is 30 Degrees, Includes The 1st Full 4 Padas (13:20) Of The 1st Nakshatra Ashwini, All The 4 Padas (13:20′) Of The 2nd Nakshatra Bharni And The 1st Pada (3:20) Of The 3rd Nakshatra Kartika  .

In This Manner, Each Rashi Consists Of 9 Terms.

In Some Schools Of Astrology, An Additional Nakshatra Abhijit Is Considered By Dividing It Into 28 Parts.

However, Oor All Practical Purposes Only 27 Nakshatras Starting From Ashwini Are Considered.

These Nakshatras Are Mainly Divided Into 3 Heads Of Deva, Nara And Rakshasa.

Then They Were Divided On The Basis Of Their Linga And Varna, Then Also Linked With Their Qualities Like, Colour, Presiding Deity, Gunas, Qualities Of Body Parts, Planets Etc.

When A Particular Planet Sitting In A Sign Is Studied, Then The Position Of The Planet Is Respected By The Constellation And Then A Special Position Is Also Kept In Mind.

For Centuries, Indians Have Been Counting These Nakshatras To Decide The Auspicious Date For Any Social Or Religious Auspicious Time Including Marriage.

The Role Of Nakshatras And Their Respective Positions In Predictive Astrology Is Unique In Indian Astrology.

All The Information About The Constellation Is Given Below.

No.	Nakshatra	Planet	Lord	Gana	Direction	Gender
1	Aswini	Ketu	Ashwini Kumar	God	South	Male
2	Bharani	Venus	Yama	Human	West	Female
3	Kritika	Sun	Agni	Demon	North	Female
4	Rohini	Moon	Brahma	Human	East	Female
5	Mrigashirsha	Mars	Chandra	God	South	Impotent
6	Ardra	Rahu	Rudra	Human	West	Female
7	Punarvasu	Jupiter	Aditi	God	North	Male
8	Pushya	Saturn	Bruhaspati	God	East	Male
9	Ashlesha	Mercury	Ahi	Demon	South	Female
10	Magha	Ketu	Pitru	Demon	West	Female
11	Poorvaphalguni	Venus	Bhaga	Human	North	Female
12	Uttaraphalguni	Sun	Aryama	Human	East	Female
13	Hasta	Moon	Surya	God	South	Male
14	Chitra	Mars	Biswokarma	Demon	West	Female