Nakshatra 6/27
Ardra (திருவாதிரை) nakshatra
Ardra is nakshatra number 6 of 27. Rasi span 6°40'-20°00' Mithuna; Vimshottari lord Rahu. What follows is classical reference - your janma nakshatra is computed from the Lahiri Moon by the engine.
- Rasi span
- 6°40'-20°00' Mithuna
- Vimshottari lord
- Rahu
- Deity (traditional)
- Rudra
- Symbol (traditional)
- Teardrop
- Gana
- Manushya gana (traditional)
- Birth syllables
- Traditional birth syllables: Ku, Gha, Nga, Cha
- Yoni (Animal)
- Dog (Female)
- Rajju
- Kantha Rajju (Neck)
- Bird
- Andril (Heron / Crane)
- Sacred Tree
- Red Sandalwood / Senkarungali
- Element
- Air (Vayu)
Padas & Navamsa (D9)
Ardra is located entirely in Mithuna (Gemini) from 6°40' to 20°00'. Its four padas map into Dhanus through Meena in the navamsa (D9) chart.
| Pada | Span | Rasi | Navamsa (D9) | Lord | Syllable |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pada 1 | 6°40' - 10°00' | Mithuna (Gemini) | Dhanus (Sagittarius) | Jupiter | Ku |
| Pada 2 | 10°00' - 13°20' | Mithuna (Gemini) | Makara (Capricorn) | Saturn | Gha |
| Pada 3 | 13°20' - 16°40' | Mithuna (Gemini) | Kumbha (Aquarius) | Saturn | Nga |
| Pada 4 | 16°40' - 20°00' | Mithuna (Gemini) | Meena (Pisces) | Jupiter | Cha |
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Classical Parihara Temple & Lore
Sri Thillai Natarajar Temple (Ardra Darisanam) / Thirunageswaram
📍 Chidambaram, Cuddalore District & Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu
Governed by Rahu and Lord Shiva in his Rudra form, Ardra holds supreme significance at Chidambaram Natarajar Temple during Margazhi Ardra Darisanam. Devotion here transforms turbulent transitions into profound wisdom and spiritual liberation.
Traditional characteristics
Ardra represents penetrating intellect, transformative emotional depth, and relentless inquiry. Its symbols—the teardrop and the diamond—reflect the capacity to endure intense trials and emerge with diamond-hard clarity.
Career lore highlights brilliance in software engineering, telecommunications, nuclear physics, psychology, investigative analytics, and transformative philosophy.
Positioned in Mercury-ruled Gemini under Rahu's spark, natives think beyond conventional paradigms, frequently pioneering breakthrough solutions.
Chanting Sri Rudram and cultivating steady meditation channels Rahu's erratic surges into constructive mastery.
The above is classical attribution - not an engine-generated personality report.
Compatibility
Ardra belongs to Manushya gana. Yoni rules warn against Deer yoni (Anuradha, Jyeshtha). Stars sharing Kantha rajju fail traditional Rajju porutham.
Thirumana porutham uses both partners' janma nakshatras. Read the guide for the method; open the app to run a comparison.
Frequently asked questions
Which rasi does Ardra nakshatra belong to?
Ardra resides completely within Mithuna (Gemini) from 6°40' to 20°00'. Its rasi ruler is Mercury and star ruler is Rahu.
Who is the ruling planet and deity of Ardra?
The planetary ruler is Rahu, while its supreme presiding deity is Lord Shiva as Rudra.
What is the lucky gemstone and sacred tree for Ardra?
Its traditional gemstone is Hessonite (Gomedham) representing Rahu, and its sacred tree is Red Sandalwood (Senkarungali).
What is the prime worship temple for Ardra?
Chidambaram Thillai Natarajar Temple and Thirunageswaram Rahu Temple are the preeminent pilgrimage shrines.