Anuradha nakshatra (அனுஷம்)
Anuradha is the 17th of the 27 nakshatras. It is ruled by Saturn, its presiding deity is Mitra, god of friendship, and its symbol is a lotus.
| Tamil / Hindi | அனுஷம் / अनुराधा |
|---|---|
| Span (sidereal) | 3°20′ Vrishchika – 16°40′ Vrishchika |
| Rasi | Vrishchika (all four padas) |
| Ruling planet (dasha lord) | Saturn |
| Deity | Mitra, god of friendship |
| Symbol | a lotus |
| Gana | Deva |
| Yoni (animal) | Deer (female) |
| Nadi | Madhya |
| Rajju | Kati |
| Vedha (obstructing) star | Bharani |
People born with the Moon in Anuradha begin life in the dasha of Saturn. In marriage matching, its Deva gana, Madhya nadi and Kati rajju are compared with the partner's star — read how the poruthams work and why Rajju and Nadi matter.
Marriage matching for an Anuradha bride
Uttamam (excellent) with a groom born in: no star in all padas.
Uttamam for some padas: Vishakha.
Rejected (same nadi or vedha) with: Bharani, Mrigashira, Pushya, Purva Phalguni, Chitra, Purva Ashadha, Dhanishta, Uttara Bhadrapada.
All 27 groom's stars for an Anuradha bride
| Groom's star | Poruthams | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Vishakha | 4–7 / 12 | Uttamam or Madhyamam (depends on pada) |
| Punarvasu | 7–10 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Ashlesha | 9 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Jyeshtha | 8 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Ashwini | 7 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Hasta | 7 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Revati | 7 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Uttara Phalguni | 6–7 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Rohini | 6 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Magha | 6 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Swati | 6 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Krittika | 5–6 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Purva Bhadrapada | 4–6 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Shravana | 5 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Shatabhisha | 5 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Ardra | 4 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Mula | 4 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Uttara Ashadha | 3–4 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Anuradha | 5–6 / 12 | Adhamam or Rejected (depends on pada) |
| Pushya | 7 / 12 | Rejected |
| Mrigashira | 5–6 / 12 | Rejected |
| Purva Phalguni | 5 / 12 | Rejected |
| Uttara Bhadrapada | 5 / 12 | Rejected |
| Chitra | 4–5 / 12 | Rejected |
| Bharani | 4 / 12 | Rejected |
| Purva Ashadha | 4 / 12 | Rejected |
| Dhanishta | 3 / 12 | Rejected |
Marriage matching for an Anuradha groom
Uttamam (excellent) with a bride born in: Jyeshtha, Revati.
Uttamam for some padas: Purva Bhadrapada.
Rejected (same nadi or vedha) with: Bharani, Mrigashira, Pushya, Purva Phalguni, Chitra, Purva Ashadha, Dhanishta, Uttara Bhadrapada.
All 27 bride's stars for an Anuradha groom
| Bride's star | Poruthams | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Revati | 9 / 12 | Uttamam |
| Purva Bhadrapada | 8–9 / 12 | Uttamam or Madhyamam (depends on pada) |
| Jyeshtha | 8 / 12 | Uttamam |
| Ashwini | 9 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Uttara Ashadha | 8 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Krittika | 7–8 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Punarvasu | 7–8 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Uttara Phalguni | 7–8 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Rohini | 7 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Ashlesha | 7 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Mula | 7 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Shravana | 7 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Shatabhisha | 7 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Vishakha | 5–7 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Magha | 6 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Ardra | 5 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Hasta | 5 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Swati | 5 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Anuradha | 5–6 / 12 | Adhamam or Rejected (depends on pada) |
| Uttara Bhadrapada | 8 / 12 | Rejected |
| Mrigashira | 6–7 / 12 | Rejected |
| Bharani | 6 / 12 | Rejected |
| Purva Ashadha | 6 / 12 | Rejected |
| Dhanishta | 6 / 12 | Rejected |
| Pushya | 5 / 12 | Rejected |
| Purva Phalguni | 5 / 12 | Rejected |
| Chitra | 5 / 12 | Rejected |
Matching here uses the birth stars only, with the rules AstroRealm applies (strict view: partial matches not counted). A full match also depends on the rasi and pada, which come from the exact birth time — check the full matching with both birth details, and consult an astrologer before deciding.
Check full matching Porutham table
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