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Nakshatra Finder
Find your janma nakshatra and pada from birth details — the star under which your moon was travelling at your first breath.
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How to use
Step by step
- 1Enter birth date, time and city.
- 2See nakshatra, pada and ruling deity.
- 3Read the nakshatra's traits.
- 4Explore its mantra and dasha.
Benefits
Why devotees love this
- Drik-precise.
- Includes pada (1–4) — often missed.
- Shows nakshatra deity and mantra.
- Free.
Common use cases
When people use Nakshatra Finder
- 1Confirming nakshatra before a vrat.
- 2Nakshatra-based baby naming.
- 3Choosing appropriate charity items.
- 4Vimshottari dasha computation.
Common mistakes
Avoid these
- Rounding birth time — nakshatra can change every ~13 hours (pada every ~3 hours).
- Confusing western zodiac with nakshatra.
Method
Nakshatra formula
Moon's sidereal longitude divided by 13°20′ gives 1–27; further divided into quarters of 3°20′ each gives the pada 1–4.
Accuracy
Independently validated
Astronomy-engine + Lahiri ayanamsa.
Privacy
Your data stays with you
Birth details processed on device / not stored on our servers.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
The Nakshatra Guide tool lists the syllables for each pada.
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