Bharani nakshatra (பரணி)
Bharani is the 2nd of the 27 nakshatras. It is ruled by Venus, its presiding deity is Yama, lord of dharma and death, and its symbol is the yoni (womb).
| Tamil / Hindi | பரணி / भरणी |
|---|---|
| Span (sidereal) | 13°20′ Mesha – 26°40′ Mesha |
| Rasi | Mesha (all four padas) |
| Ruling planet (dasha lord) | Venus |
| Deity | Yama, lord of dharma and death |
| Symbol | the yoni (womb) |
| Gana | Manushya |
| Yoni (animal) | Elephant (male) |
| Nadi | Madhya |
| Rajju | Kati |
| Vedha (obstructing) star | Anuradha |
People born with the Moon in Bharani begin life in the dasha of Venus. In marriage matching, its Manushya 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 a Bharani bride
Uttamam (excellent) with a groom born in: Ashwini, Mula.
Uttamam for some padas: Uttara Ashadha.
Rejected (same nadi or vedha) with: Mrigashira, Pushya, Purva Phalguni, Chitra, Anuradha, Purva Ashadha, Dhanishta, Uttara Bhadrapada.
All 27 groom's stars for a Bharani bride
| Groom's star | Poruthams | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Uttara Ashadha | 8–9 / 12 | Uttamam or Madhyamam (depends on pada) |
| Ashwini | 8 / 12 | Uttamam |
| Mula | 8 / 12 | Uttamam |
| Revati | 9 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Shravana | 8 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Purva Bhadrapada | 8 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Vishakha | 6–8 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Krittika | 5–8 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Uttara Phalguni | 5–8 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Magha | 7 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Swati | 7 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Jyeshtha | 7 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Shatabhisha | 6 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Punarvasu | 5–6 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Rohini | 5 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Ashlesha | 5 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Hasta | 5 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Ardra | 4 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Bharani | 5–6 / 12 | Adhamam or Rejected (depends on pada) |
| Purva Ashadha | 8 / 12 | Rejected |
| Mrigashira | 6 / 12 | Rejected |
| Purva Phalguni | 6 / 12 | Rejected |
| Anuradha | 6 / 12 | Rejected |
| Dhanishta | 6 / 12 | Rejected |
| Uttara Bhadrapada | 6 / 12 | Rejected |
| Pushya | 5 / 12 | Rejected |
| Chitra | 4–5 / 12 | Rejected |
Marriage matching for a Bharani groom
Uttamam (excellent) with a bride born in: Magha.
Uttamam for some padas: Krittika, Uttara Phalguni.
Rejected (same nadi or vedha) with: Mrigashira, Pushya, Purva Phalguni, Chitra, Anuradha, Purva Ashadha, Dhanishta, Uttara Bhadrapada.
All 27 bride's stars for a Bharani groom
| Bride's star | Poruthams | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Uttara Phalguni | 7–10 / 12 | Uttamam or Madhyamam (depends on pada) |
| Magha | 9 / 12 | Uttamam |
| Krittika | 6–8 / 12 | Uttamam or Madhyamam (depends on pada) |
| Rohini | 8 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Ardra | 8 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Swati | 8 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Ashwini | 7 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Uttara Ashadha | 7 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Shravana | 7 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Hasta | 6 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Vishakha | 6 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Mula | 6 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Shatabhisha | 6 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Punarvasu | 5–6 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Purva Bhadrapada | 5–6 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Ashlesha | 5 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Jyeshtha | 5 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Revati | 5 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Bharani | 5–6 / 12 | Adhamam or Rejected (depends on pada) |
| Purva Phalguni | 8 / 12 | Rejected |
| Mrigashira | 6–7 / 12 | Rejected |
| Purva Ashadha | 6 / 12 | Rejected |
| Chitra | 5–6 / 12 | Rejected |
| Pushya | 5 / 12 | Rejected |
| Dhanishta | 5 / 12 | Rejected |
| Uttara Bhadrapada | 5 / 12 | Rejected |
| Anuradha | 4 / 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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