Thursday, November 13, 2008

27 Nakshatras, Nakshatra Devathas and Grahas

List of the 27 Nakshatras, Nakshatra Devathas (Gods) and the Graha (Planet) ruling the Nakshatras.

According to Hindu Vedic Astrology each Nakshatra is ruled by one of the navagrahas (9 Grahas) and each nakshatra also has a deity as its Devata (Nakshatra Devata). All the 27 Nakshatras (Stars) has its own particular shakti or power, according to the power of the Nakshatra Devatas ruling the stars.

Hence according to the ancient sages and astrology experts one needs to worship the Graha and the Nakshatra Devata which rules his Nakshatra. One who worships like this will get good health and prosperity in life.

Chart showing the Nakshatra and its Devatha and Graha

Nakshatra Names in Hindi, Tamil and Malayalam

Nakshatra Devatha

Graha (Planet) Ruling the Nakshatra

1

Aswini or Aswathi

Aswini Devathas

Ketu (Kethu)

2

Bharani

Yama (Kala)

Sukra (Sukhra) or Venus

3

Krithika or Karthigai or Karthika

Lord Agni

Aditya (Surya) or Sun

4

Rohini

Lord Bhrama

Chandra or Moon

5

Mrigashiras or Mrigasheersham or Makairam

Chandra or Moon

Mangal (Chowa or Kujan) or Mars

6

Aardhra or Thiruvaathira

Lord Shiva

Rahu

7

Punarvasu or Punarpoosam or Punartham

Adithi

Guru or Brihaspathi or Jupiter

8

Pushyami or Poosam or Pooyam

Brihaspathi or Guru

Sani or Saturn

9

Ashlesha or Aayilyam

Nagas (Snakes)

Budha or Mercury

10

Magha or Makam

Pithirkal (Pitris)

Ketu (Kethu)

11

Poorva Phalguni or Pooram

Aryamavu

Sukra (Sukhra) or Venus

12

Uttara Phalguni or Uthiram or Uthram

Bhagan or Bhaga

Aditya (Surya) or Sun

13

Hastha or Hastham or Atham

Adithya or Sun

Chandra or Moon

14

Chitra or Chithirai

Thristavu or Twashtri

Mangal (Chowa or Kujan) or Mars

15

Swaathi or Chothi

Vayu Deva

Rahu

16

Vishaakha or Visakham

Indragni

Guru or Brihaspathi or Jupiter

17

Anuraadha or Anusham or Anizham

Mithran

Sani or Saturn

18

Jyeshta or Keetai or Thrikeeta

Lord Indra

Budha or Mercury

19

Moola or Moolam

Niryathi or Nirriti

Ketu (Kethu)

20

Poorva Shaada or Pooradam

Jalam or Water

Sukra (Sukhra) or Venus

21

Uthra Shaada or Uthradam

Vishwa Devathas or Vishvedevas

Aditya (Surya) or Sun

22

Shraavan or Thiruvonam

Lord Vishnu

Chandra or Moon

23

Dhanishta or Avittam

Vasukal

Mangal (Chowa or Kujan) or Mars

24

Shathabhisha or Chathayam

Lord Varuna

Rahu

25

Poorvabhadra or Poorattathi

Aja ekapad

Guru or Brihaspathi or Jupiter

26

Uthrabhadra or Uthirattathi

Ahirbudhnya or Ahirbhudini

Sani or Saturn

27

Revathi

Pushavu or Pusha

Budha or Mercury



Related Posts

Navagraha Stotra
Shiva Mantras
Surya Mantras
Vishnu Mantras

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