Ardra nakshatra (திருவாதிரை)
Ardra is the 6th of the 27 nakshatras. It is ruled by Rahu, its presiding deity is Rudra, the storm form of Shiva, and its symbol is a teardrop or a diamond.
| Tamil / Hindi | திருவாதிரை / आर्द्रा |
|---|---|
| Span (sidereal) | 6°40′ Mithuna – 20°00′ Mithuna |
| Rasi | Mithuna (all four padas) |
| Ruling planet (dasha lord) | Rahu |
| Deity | Rudra, the storm form of Shiva |
| Symbol | a teardrop or a diamond |
| Gana | Manushya |
| Yoni (animal) | Dog (female) |
| Nadi | Adi |
| Rajju | Kantha |
| Vedha (obstructing) star | Shravana |
People born with the Moon in Ardra begin life in the dasha of Rahu. In marriage matching, its Manushya gana, Adi nadi and Kantha rajju are compared with the partner's star — read how the poruthams work and why Rajju and Nadi matter.
Marriage matching for an Ardra bride
Uttamam (excellent) with a groom born in: no star in all padas.
Uttamam for some padas: Mrigashira.
Rejected (same nadi or vedha) with: Ashwini, Uttara Phalguni, Hasta, Jyeshtha, Mula, Shravana, Shatabhisha, Purva Bhadrapada.
All 27 groom's stars for an Ardra bride
| Groom's star | Poruthams | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Mrigashira | 7–8 / 12 | Uttamam or Madhyamam (depends on pada) |
| Bharani | 8 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Purva Ashadha | 8 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Revati | 8 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Uttara Ashadha | 7–8 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Punarvasu | 5–8 / 12 | Madhyamam or Rejected (depends on pada) |
| Krittika | 7 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Uttara Bhadrapada | 7 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Chitra | 6–7 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Dhanishta | 6–7 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Ashlesha | 6 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Purva Phalguni | 6 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Vishakha | 5–6 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Pushya | 5 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Anuradha | 5 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Magha | 4 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Rohini | 7 / 12 | Adhamam |
| Swati | 6 / 12 | Adhamam |
| Ardra | 5–6 / 12 | Adhamam or Rejected (depends on pada) |
| Purva Bhadrapada | 7 / 12 | Rejected |
| Uttara Phalguni | 5–7 / 12 | Rejected |
| Ashwini | 6 / 12 | Rejected |
| Hasta | 6 / 12 | Rejected |
| Mula | 6 / 12 | Rejected |
| Jyeshtha | 5 / 12 | Rejected |
| Shatabhisha | 5 / 12 | Rejected |
| Shravana | 4 / 12 | Rejected |
Marriage matching for an Ardra groom
Uttamam (excellent) with a bride born in: no star in all padas.
Uttamam for some padas: Punarvasu, Chitra, Vishakha.
Rejected (same nadi or vedha) with: Ashwini, Uttara Phalguni, Hasta, Jyeshtha, Mula, Shravana, Shatabhisha, Purva Bhadrapada.
All 27 bride's stars for an Ardra groom
| Bride's star | Poruthams | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Chitra | 8 / 12 | Uttamam or Madhyamam (depends on pada) |
| Vishakha | 5–8 / 12 | Uttamam or Madhyamam (depends on pada) |
| Punarvasu | 3–7 / 12 | Uttamam or Rejected (depends on pada) |
| Uttara Ashadha | 6–7 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Mrigashira | 5–7 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Magha | 6 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Purva Phalguni | 6 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Purva Ashadha | 6 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Krittika | 5–6 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Pushya | 5 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Ashlesha | 5 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Uttara Bhadrapada | 5 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Dhanishta | 4–5 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Bharani | 4 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Anuradha | 4 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Revati | 4 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Swati | 7 / 12 | Adhamam |
| Ardra | 5–6 / 12 | Adhamam or Rejected (depends on pada) |
| Rohini | 4 / 12 | Adhamam |
| Uttara Phalguni | 6–8 / 12 | Rejected |
| Mula | 6 / 12 | Rejected |
| Hasta | 5 / 12 | Rejected |
| Purva Bhadrapada | 4–5 / 12 | Rejected |
| Jyeshtha | 4 / 12 | Rejected |
| Ashwini | 3 / 12 | Rejected |
| Shatabhisha | 3 / 12 | Rejected |
| Shravana | 1 / 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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