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Nakshatra Calculator

Your birth star and pada, with its ruling planet, deity and qualities.

  • Your birth nakshatra and pada
  • Its ruling planet, deity and symbol
  • What the nakshatra traditionally suggests

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What is a nakshatra?

The 27 nakshatras divide the zodiac into segments of 13°20′, each with its own ruling planet, deity, symbol and temperament. Your birth nakshatra, or janma nakshatra, is the one the Moon occupied when you were born.

Each nakshatra has four padas (quarters) of 3°20′. The nakshatra is used to choose the first syllable of a name, to begin the Vimshottari dasha sequence, and in Kundli matching.

How to use the free nakshatra calculator

  1. Enter your details

    Date, time and place of birth. It takes less than a minute.

  2. See your nakshatra

    Your result appears straight away, with a short explanation of each part.

  3. Read and go deeper

    Download it as a PDF, send it to WhatsApp, or book a consultation with our astrologer.

Why choose Vedyuti's free nakshatra calculator?

A quick answer you can trust, explained clearly, with a path to go deeper when you want to.

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    Your nakshatra in seconds. No account, no paywall halfway through.

  • Vedic and precise

    Sidereal zodiac with Lahiri ayanamsa, the system Indian astrologers use, and historical time zones for your birthplace.

  • Explained in plain words

    Each part of the result comes with a short explanation, so it makes sense, not just the numbers.

  • Private by default

    Your details are used to work out your result and aren't stored unless you choose to share it.

  • Keep it as a PDF

    Download your result, or have it sent to you on WhatsApp to read again later.

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Frequently asked questions

What is a pada?

Each nakshatra is divided into four padas of 3°20′. The pada refines the qualities of the nakshatra and is traditionally linked to a starting syllable for naming.

What does the gana mean?

Each nakshatra belongs to one of three ganas, Deva (gentle), Manushya (balanced) or Rakshasa (intense). It describes natural disposition and is one of the kootas in matching. No gana is better than another.

What if I don't know my exact time of birth?

Use the closest time you know. The Moon sign and nakshatra usually stay the same over a few hours, but the lagna changes roughly every two hours, so it is the most sensitive to time. An astrologer can help refine an uncertain birth time.

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