The 27 daughters of King Daksha and Panchajani who were all married to the Moon are referred to as Nakshatra, also known as a lunar palace or constellation. The distance between Earth and these 27 constellations is approximately 400 light-years. The word 'Naks' in 'Nakshatra' refers to the sky, whereas 'Kshetra' refers to the territory. In simple terms, Nakshatra refers to the 'Sky Map,' or a constellation of stars that represents the Twelve zodiac signs.
The calculation of Nakshatras begins with Ashwini Nakshatra at 0 ° Aries and finishes with Revati Nakshatra at 30 ° Pisces. Abhijit belongs to the 28th Nakshatra. In Vedic astrology, the use of Nakshatra is essential.
Padas are four sections that make up each Nakshatra. The characteristics of the planets that are situated in them are defined by nakshatras. According to Vedic astrology, knowing the Janma Nakshatra is crucial. The Nakshatra wherein the Moon was situated at the moment of birth is known as Janmanakshatra. The Moon travels through a Nakshatra in a single day.
The ruling deities of 27 nakshatras include Ashwini (Aswini Kumara), Bharani (Yama), Krittika (Agni), Rohini (Brahma), Mrigshirsha (Moon), Ardra (Shiva), Punarvasu (Aditi), Pushya (Jupiter), Ashlesha (Rahu), Magha (Pitr), Purvaphalguni (Bhaga), and Revati (Pushan).
It is essential to choose the most suited nakshatra while determining the auspicious period for marriage. Rohini, Mrigashirsha, Magha, Uttara Phalguni, Hasta, Swat, Anuradha, Mula or Moola, Uttara Ashadha, Uttara Bhadrapada, and Revati are among the 11 nakshatras considered auspicious for marriage.
The early quarters of Magha and Moola, as well as the last quarter of Revati, are unlucky and should be strictly avoided.
Many astrologers also avoid Uttara Phalguni since it is said that Lord Rama and Devi Sita were married when the Uttara Phalguni nakshatra was rising, and the couple had a terrible time in their marriage.
For a compatible marriage, nakshatra matching needs at least Eighteen good points. It's called Uttam, or the best Nakshatra combination for marriage when the girl's Janam Nakshatra traits match largely with the boy's Nakshatra characteristics.
Birth Nakshatra ( Janam Nakshatra) | Best Nakshatra Combinations for Marriage |
Compatibility of Ashwini Nakshatra | Ashlesha, Anuradha, Purva Phalguni, Ashwini, Bharani, Rohini, Pushya, Swati, Uttara Phalguni, Chitra, Hasta, Dhanishta, Ardra, |
Compatibility of Bharani Nakshatra | Chitra, Swati, Shravana, Shatabhisha, Ashwini, Krittika, Punravasu, Ashlesha, Magha, Uttara Ashadha. |
Compatibility of Krittika Nakshatra | Uttara Phalguni, Shravana, Dhanishta, Magha, Purva Phalguni, Chitra, Swati, Anuradha, Ashwini, Bharani, Rohini, Shravana, Pushya. |
Compatibility of Rohini Nakshatra | Phalguni, Uttara Ashadha, Chitra, Vishakha, Dhanishta, Rohini, Mrigashira, Mrigashira, Punarvasu, Ashlesha, Purva Punarvasu, Ashlesha. |
Compatibility of Mrigasira Nakshatra | Hasta, Chitra, Vishakha, Jyeshta, Shatabhisha, Rohini, Mrigashira, Ardra, Punarvasu, Purva Phalguni, Hasta, Chitra, Vishakha. |
Compatibility of Ardra Nakshatra | Hasta, Chitra, Vishakha, Jyeshta, Revati, Purva Bhadra, Rohini, Mrigashira, Ardra, Punravasu, Purva Phalguni, Hasta, Chitra, Vishakha, Jyeshta, Revati, Purva Bhadra |
Compatibility of Punarvasu Nakshatra | Mrigashira, Ardra, Punarvasu, Pushya, Magha, Uttara Phalguni, Chitra, Swati, Anuradha, Mula, Uttara Ashadha, Shatabhisha, Ashwini, Krittika, Rohini. |
Compatibility of Pushya Nakshatra | Hasta, Swati, Vishakha, Purva Ashadha, Shravana, Revati, Ardra, Pushya, Ashlesha, Purva Phalguni, Hasta, Swati, Vishakha. |
Compatibility of Ashlesha Nakshatra | Vishakha, Mula, Uttara Bhadra Dhanishta, Uttara Ashadha, Ashwini, Magha, Uttara Phalguni. |
Compatibility of Magha Nakshatra | Bharani, Krittika, Rohini, Ardra, Punarvasu, Ashlesha, Magha, Purva Phalguni, Hasta, Swati, Anuradha, Jyeshta, Shravana, Shatabhisha |
Compatibility of Purva Phalguni Nakshatra | Shatabhisha, Jyeshta, Mula, Dhanishta, Ashwini, Krittika, Mrigashira, Punravasu, Magha, Uttara Ashadha. |
Compatibility of Uttara Phalguni Nakshatra | Shatabhisha, Uttara Bhadra, Ashwini, Anuradha, Purva Ashadha, Shravana, Bharani, Rohini, Ardra, Hasta, Swati. |
Compatibility of Hasta Nakshatra | Mrigashira, Punarvasu, Hasta, Chitra, Vishakha, Jyeshta, Purva Ashadha, Uttara Ashadha, Dhanishta, Purva Ashadha. |
Compatibility of Chitra Nakshatra | Hasta, Swati, Anuradha, Mula, Shravana, Shatabhisha, Uttara Bhadra, Chitra, Rohini, Ardra, Uttara Phalguni, Hasta, Swati. |
Compatibility of Swati Nakshatra | Mrigashira, Punarvasu, Chitra, Swati, Vishakha, Jyeshta, Purva Ashadha, Purva Bhadra, Revati, Bharani. |
Compatibility of Vishakha Nakshatra | Mrigashira, Ardra, Pushya, Magha, Anuradha, Mula, Dhanishta, Shatabhisha, Uttara Bhadra, Ashwini, Bharani, Rohini. |
Compatibility of Anuradha Nakshatra | Ashlesha, Purva Phalguni, Anuradha, Jyeshta, Purva Ashadha, Bharani, Rohini, Ardra, Punarvasu, Shravana, Shatabhisha, Purva Bhadra, Revati. |
Compatibility of Jyeshtha Nakshatra | Purva Bhadra, Uttara Bhadra, Rohini, Mrigashira, Punarvasu, Krittika, Uttara Phalguni, Dhanishta. |
Compatibility of Mula Nakshatra | Hasta, Purva Ashadha, Shravana, Shatabhisha, Bharani, Ardra, Purva Phalguni, Bharani, Ardra, Purva Phalguni. |
Compatibility of Purva Ashadha Nakshatra | Dhanishta, Uttara Ashadha, Chitra, Vishakha, Uttara Phalguni, Purva Bhadra, and Revati. |
Compatibility of Uttara Ashadha Nakshatra | Hasta, Swati, Anuradha, Mula, Shravana, Shatabhisha, Ashwini, Rohini, Ardra, Pushya, Magha, Purva Phalguni. |
Compatibility of Shravana Nakshatra | Krittika, Mrigashira, Punarvasu, Ashlesha, Purva Phalguni, Vishakha, Jyeshta, Uttara Ashadha, Shravana, Bharani, Chitra, Dhanishta, Purva Bhadra, Revati. |
Compatibility of Dhanishta Nakshatra | Hasta, Swati, Anuradha, Mula, Uttara Phalguni, Shravana, Dhanishta, Purva Bhadra, Revati, Ashwini, Krittika, Rohini, Ardra, Pushya, Magha, Uttara Ashadha. |
Compatibility of Shatabhisha Nakshatra | Chitra, Purva Phalguni, Vishakha, Jyeshta, Bharani, Mrigashira, Punarvasu, Magha, Uttara Phalguni, Purva Ashadha, Dhanishta, Purva Bhadra, Revati. |
Compatibility of Purva Bhadra Nakshatra | Mrigashira, Ardra, Pushya, Magha, Uttara Phalguni, Chitra, Swati, Anuradha, Mula, Ashwini. |
Compatibility of Uttara Bhadra Nakshatra | Purva Phalguni, Hasta, Swati, Vishakha, Bharani, Rohini, Ardra, Punarvasu, Magha, Jyeshta, Shravana, Purva Ashadha, Revati. |
Compatibility of the Revati Nakshatra | Krittika, Mrigashira, Punarvasu, Hasta, Swati, Anuradha, Mula, Ashwini, Pushya, Magha, Purva Phalguni, Uttara Phalguni. |