Nakshatra 2 of 27
Bharani Nakshatra
A Nakshatra of intense creative and moral force — it carries themes of birth, endurance and the discipline of consequences.
intenseUgra (fierce)Ruled by Venus
Sign span (computed)
Mesha
13°20′–26°40′ of the zodiac
Ruling planet &
Venus · 20 years
period length
Deity & symbol
the yoni (womb)
Deity: Yama (lord of restraint and death)
the power to take things away, to bear and transform
Temperament & matching attributes
- : Manushya (human) — balanced, practical and relationship-oriented.
- : Elephant — the animal symbol used in compatibility.
- : Madhya (Pitta) — the middle Nadi group. The heaviest koota in Kundali matching.
These feed the 36-point Kundali matching score.
Name sounds by pada
Each of the four quarters () of Bharani has a traditional starting sound for a baby's name:
Pada 1: Li (ली)Pada 2: Lu (लू)Pada 3: Le (ले)Pada 4: Lo (लो)
Looking for a name? See Bharani baby names.
Frequently Asked Questions
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