Anuradha · अनुराधा
Anuradha is the 17th of the 27 nakshatras. It spans 3°20′ Vrishchika (Scorpio) – 16°40′ Vrishchika (Scorpio) of the sidereal zodiac, and its name means “following radha”.
| Ruling planet | Shani (Saturn) |
|---|---|
| Deity | Mitra, god of friendship |
| Symbol | a triumphal archway or lotus |
| Span (sidereal) | 3°20′ Vrishchika (Scorpio) – 16°40′ Vrishchika (Scorpio) |
Ruling planets follow the Vimshottari scheme. Deities and symbols are traditional and vary in some texts.
Next dates (New Delhi, at sunrise)
- Wednesday, 14 October 2026
- Wednesday, 11 November 2026
- Tuesday, 8 December 2026
- Monday, 4 January 2027
These are the days on which the Moon is in this nakshatra at sunrise.
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Sources: Nakshatra, Wikipedia