Nakshatra 4/27
Rohini (ரோகிணி) nakshatra
Rohini is nakshatra number 4 of 27. Rasi span 10°00'-23°20' Rishabha; Vimshottari lord Moon. What follows is classical reference - your janma nakshatra is computed from the Lahiri Moon by the engine.
- Rasi span
- 10°00'-23°20' Rishabha
- Vimshottari lord
- Moon
- Deity (traditional)
- Brahma
- Symbol (traditional)
- Cart / temple
- Gana
- Manushya gana (traditional)
- Birth syllables
- Traditional birth syllables: O, Va, Vi, Vu
- Yoni (Animal)
- Serpent / Cobra (Male)
- Rajju
- Kantha Rajju (Neck)
- Bird
- Owl
- Sacred Tree
- Jamun / Black Plum
- Element
- Earth (Prithvi)
Padas & Navamsa (D9)
Rohini is located entirely in Rishabha (Taurus) from 10°00' to 23°20'. Its four padas map into Mesha through Kataka in the navamsa (D9) chart.
| Pada | Span | Rasi | Navamsa (D9) | Lord | Syllable |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pada 1 | 10°00' - 13°20' | Rishabha (Taurus) | Mesha (Aries) | Mars | O |
| Pada 2 | 13°20' - 16°40' | Rishabha (Taurus) | Rishabha (Vargottama) | Venus | Va |
| Pada 3 | 16°40' - 20°00' | Rishabha (Taurus) | Mithuna (Pushkara Navamsa) | Mercury | Vi |
| Pada 4 | 20°00' - 23°20' | Rishabha (Taurus) | Kataka (Cancer) | Moon | Vu |
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Classical Parihara Temple & Lore
Sri Soundararaja Perumal Temple / Thingaloor Kailasanathar Temple
📍 Thirukannapuram, Nagapattinam & Thingaloor, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
Ruled by the Moon and Prajapati (Brahma), Rohini is the sacred janma nakshatra of Lord Sri Krishna. Visiting the Chandra sthalam Thingaloor or Thirukannapuram Divya Desam invokes mental tranquility, fertility, and artistic abundance.
Traditional characteristics
Rohini personifies beauty, magnetic charm, emotional sensitivity, and flourishing growth. Situated in Taurus where the Moon attains exaltation, natives radiate graceful poise and aesthetic sensibility.
Vocational traditions associate Rohini with cinema, performing arts, luxury goods, fashion, agriculture, hospitality, perfume commerce, banking, and high-end investments.
Devotion to family, domestic elegance, and social warmth define their presence. Eloquent speech and genuine warmth naturally draw lifelong allies and patronages.
Grounding lunar emotional fluctuations through Pournami fasting, Krishna devotion, or Mahalakshmi worship stabilizes wealth and fosters enduring inner joy.
The above is classical attribution - not an engine-generated personality report.
Compatibility
Rohini belongs to Manushya gana. Yoni rules caution against Mongoose yoni (Uttara Ashadha). Stars sharing Kantha rajju fail traditional Rajju porutham in horoscope 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 Rohini nakshatra fall in?
Rohini sits completely within Rishabha (Taurus) from 10°00' to 23°20'. Its rasi lord is Venus and its star lord is the Moon.
Which nakshatra was Lord Krishna born in?
Lord Sri Krishna incarnated under Rohini nakshatra in Rishabha rasi on the Ashtami tithi of Avani (Shravana).
What are the 4 padas and navamsas of Rohini?
Pada 1 maps to Mesha (Mars), Pada 2 to Rishabha (Venus, Vargottama), Pada 3 to Mithuna (Mercury, Pushkara), and Pada 4 to Kataka (Moon).
What is the lucky gemstone and sacred tree for Rohini?
The traditional gemstone is natural Pearl (Muthu), representing the Moon. Its sacred tree is the Jamun / Black Plum (Naval).
What is the recommended temple for Rohini?
Thingaloor Kailasanathar Chandra Temple and Thirukannapuram Soundararaja Perumal Temple are the prime pilgrimage shrines for Rohini.