Mrigashira nakshatra (மிருகசீரிடம்)
Mrigashira is the 5th of the 27 nakshatras. It is ruled by Mars, its presiding deity is Soma, the Moon god, and its symbol is a deer's head.
| Tamil / Hindi | மிருகசீரிடம் / मृगशिरा |
|---|---|
| Span (sidereal) | 23°20′ Vrishabha – 6°40′ Mithuna |
| Rasi | Vrishabha (padas 1, 2); Mithuna (padas 3, 4) |
| Ruling planet (dasha lord) | Mars |
| Deity | Soma, the Moon god |
| Symbol | a deer's head |
| Gana | Deva |
| Yoni (animal) | Serpent (female) |
| Nadi | Madhya |
| Rajju | Siro |
| Vedha (obstructing) star | Chitra, Dhanishta |
People born with the Moon in Mrigashira begin life in the dasha of Mars. In marriage matching, its Deva gana, Madhya nadi and Siro rajju are compared with the partner's star — read how the poruthams work and why Rajju and Nadi matter.
Marriage matching for a Mrigashira bride
Uttamam (excellent) with a groom born in: no star in all padas.
Uttamam for some padas: Krittika, Rohini, Uttara Ashadha, Shravana.
Rejected (same nadi or vedha) with: Bharani, Pushya, Purva Phalguni, Chitra, Anuradha, Purva Ashadha, Dhanishta, Uttara Bhadrapada.
All 27 groom's stars for a Mrigashira bride
| Groom's star | Poruthams | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Shravana | 7–9 / 12 | Uttamam or Madhyamam (depends on pada) |
| Rohini | 7–8 / 12 | Uttamam or Madhyamam (depends on pada) |
| Krittika | 6–8 / 12 | Uttamam or Madhyamam (depends on pada) |
| Uttara Ashadha | 5–7 / 12 | Uttamam or Madhyamam (depends on pada) |
| Ashwini | 8–9 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Shatabhisha | 8 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Revati | 8 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Hasta | 7–8 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Swati | 7 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Mula | 6–7 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Ardra | 5–7 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Punarvasu | 5–7 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Uttara Phalguni | 5–7 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Purva Bhadrapada | 6 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Jyeshtha | 5–6 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Magha | 5 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Ashlesha | 4–5 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Vishakha | 4–5 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Mrigashira | 5–6 / 12 | Adhamam or Rejected (depends on pada) |
| Bharani | 6–7 / 12 | Rejected |
| Pushya | 6–7 / 12 | Rejected |
| Anuradha | 6–7 / 12 | Rejected |
| Uttara Bhadrapada | 6 / 12 | Rejected |
| Purva Ashadha | 5–6 / 12 | Rejected |
| Dhanishta | 3–5 / 12 | Rejected |
| Purva Phalguni | 4 / 12 | Rejected |
| Chitra | 3–4 / 12 | Rejected |
Marriage matching for a Mrigashira groom
Uttamam (excellent) with a bride born in: no star in all padas.
Uttamam for some padas: Ardra, Punarvasu, Uttara Phalguni, Hasta, Swati, Vishakha.
Rejected (same nadi or vedha) with: Bharani, Pushya, Purva Phalguni, Chitra, Anuradha, Purva Ashadha, Dhanishta, Uttara Bhadrapada.
All 27 bride's stars for a Mrigashira groom
| Bride's star | Poruthams | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Hasta | 9 / 12 | Uttamam or Madhyamam (depends on pada) |
| Swati | 9 / 12 | Uttamam or Madhyamam (depends on pada) |
| Punarvasu | 6–9 / 12 | Uttamam or Madhyamam (depends on pada) |
| Ardra | 7–8 / 12 | Uttamam or Madhyamam (depends on pada) |
| Uttara Phalguni | 6–8 / 12 | Uttamam or Madhyamam (depends on pada) |
| Vishakha | 4–7 / 12 | Uttamam or Madhyamam (depends on pada) |
| Rohini | 7–9 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Shatabhisha | 6–7 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Ashlesha | 5–7 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Shravana | 5–7 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Purva Bhadrapada | 5–7 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Revati | 6 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Jyeshtha | 5–6 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Uttara Ashadha | 4–6 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Krittika | 3–6 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Ashwini | 5 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Magha | 5 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Mula | 4–5 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Mrigashira | 5–6 / 12 | Adhamam or Rejected (depends on pada) |
| Pushya | 5–7 / 12 | Rejected |
| Bharani | 6 / 12 | Rejected |
| Purva Phalguni | 6 / 12 | Rejected |
| Anuradha | 5–6 / 12 | Rejected |
| Purva Ashadha | 5–6 / 12 | Rejected |
| Chitra | 5 / 12 | Rejected |
| Uttara Bhadrapada | 4 / 12 | Rejected |
| Dhanishta | 1–3 / 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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