Bharani · भरणी
Bharani is the 2nd of the 27 nakshatras. It spans 13°20′ Mesha (Aries) – 26°40′ Mesha (Aries) of the sidereal zodiac, and its name means “the bearer”.
| Ruling planet | Shukra (Venus) |
|---|---|
| Deity | Yama, god of death and dharma |
| Symbol | the yoni |
| Span (sidereal) | 13°20′ Mesha (Aries) – 26°40′ Mesha (Aries) |
Ruling planets follow the Vimshottari scheme. Deities and symbols are traditional and vary in some texts.
Next dates (New Delhi, at sunrise)
- Tuesday, 27 October 2026
- Monday, 23 November 2026
- Monday, 21 December 2026
- Sunday, 17 January 2027
These are the days on which the Moon is in this nakshatra at sunrise.
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Sources: Nakshatra, Wikipedia