Nakshatra 2/27
Bharani (பரணி) nakshatra
Bharani is nakshatra number 2 of 27. Rasi span 13°20'-26°40' Mesha; Vimshottari lord Venus. What follows is classical reference - your janma nakshatra is computed from the Lahiri Moon by the engine.
- Rasi span
- 13°20'-26°40' Mesha
- Vimshottari lord
- Venus
- Deity (traditional)
- Yama
- Symbol (traditional)
- Yoni
- Gana
- Manushya gana (traditional)
- Birth syllables
- Traditional birth syllables: Li, Lu, Le, Lo
- Yoni (Animal)
- Elephant (Female)
- Rajju
- Kati Rajju (Thigh)
- Bird
- Crow
- Sacred Tree
- Amla / Indian Gooseberry
- Element
- Earth (Prithvi)
Padas & Navamsa (D9)
Bharani sits entirely within Mesha (Aries) from 13°20' to 26°40'. Its four padas map into Simha through Vrischika in the navamsa (D9) chart.
| Pada | Span | Rasi | Navamsa (D9) | Lord | Syllable |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pada 1 | 13°20' - 16°40' | Mesha (Aries) | Simha (Leo) | Sun | Li |
| Pada 2 | 16°40' - 20°00' | Mesha (Aries) | Kanya (Pushkara Navamsa) | Mercury | Lu |
| Pada 3 | 20°00' - 23°20' | Mesha (Aries) | Tula (Own Navamsa) | Venus | Le |
| Pada 4 | 23°20' - 26°40' | Mesha (Aries) | Vrischika (Scorpio) | Mars | Lo |
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Classical Parihara Temple & Lore
Sri Agneeswarar Temple / Thirumeeyachur Lalithambigai
📍 Nalladai, Mayiladuthurai & Thirumeeyachur, Thiruvarur, Tamil Nadu
Ruled by Venus and governed by Yama, Bharani natives traditionally worship at Sri Agneeswarar Temple in Nalladai and Sri Lalithambigai in Thirumeeyachur to invoke longevity, inner fortitude, and relief from Shukra afflictions.
Traditional characteristics
Bharani symbolizes endurance, responsibility, and unwavering moral resolve. The blend of Venusian aesthetics with Martian drive endows natives with remarkable determination to see complex undertakings through to completion.
Traditional lore highlights aptitude in legal affairs, judiciary, fine arts, architecture, agribusiness, luxury commerce, and executive leadership requiring discernment under pressure.
Candid speech and a distaste for hypocrisy are natural tendencies. They stand firm on convictions without seeking unearned approval, often serving as loyal pillars within their families and communities.
Harmonizing Yama's disciplined restraint with Venusian desires through spiritual contemplation or Devi worship fosters enduring serenity and material abundance.
The above is classical attribution - not an engine-generated personality report.
Compatibility
Bharani belongs to Manushya gana. Yoni rules warn against Lion yoni (Dhanishta, Purva Bhadrapada). Stars sharing Kati rajju (Pushya, Purva Phalguni, Anuradha, Purva Ashadha, Uttara Bhadrapada) fail traditional Rajju matching.
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 Bharani nakshatra fall in?
Bharani is positioned wholly inside Mesha (Aries) from 13°20' to 26°40'. Its rasi lord is Mars and its nakshatra lord is Venus.
Who is the lord and presiding deity of Bharani?
The planetary ruler of Bharani is Venus (Shukra), while its presiding deity is Lord Yama, the deity of cosmic justice and truth.
What is the sacred tree and lucky gemstone for Bharani?
The sacred tree is the Amla (Indian Gooseberry). Its primary gemstone is Diamond (Vairam) or white zircon, aligned with Venus.
What is the classical pilgrimage temple for Bharani?
Sri Agneeswarar Temple in Nalladai (near Mayiladuthurai) and Sri Lalithambigai Temple in Thirumeeyachur are the primary parihara temples for Bharani.