Nakshatra 12 of 27
Uttara Phalguni Nakshatra
A steady, dignified Nakshatra of friendship, contracts and marriage — reliable and generous, associated with prosperity earned through partnership and social responsibility.
favorableDhruva (fixed)Ruled by Sun
Sign span (computed)
Simha / Kanya
146°40′–160°00′ of the zodiac
Ruling planet &
Sun · 6 years
period length
Deity & symbol
the back legs of a bed
Deity: Aryaman (god of contracts and friendship)
the giving of prosperity through union / partnership
Temperament & matching attributes
- : Manushya (human) — balanced, practical and relationship-oriented.
- : Cow — the animal symbol used in compatibility.
- : Aadi (Vata) — the first 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 Uttara Phalguni has a traditional starting sound for a baby's name:
Pada 1: Te (टे)Pada 2: To (टो)Pada 3: Pa (पा)Pada 4: Pi (पी)
Looking for a name? See Uttara Phalguni baby names.
Frequently Asked Questions
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