Uttara Ashadha · उत्तराषाढ़ा
Uttara Ashadha is the 21st of the 27 nakshatras. It spans 26°40′ Dhanu (Sagittarius) – 10° Makara (Capricorn) of the sidereal zodiac, and its name means “the latter unconquered”.
| Ruling planet | Surya (Sun) |
|---|---|
| Deity | the Vishvedevas, all the gods |
| Symbol | an elephant tusk or small bed |
| Span (sidereal) | 26°40′ Dhanu (Sagittarius) – 10° Makara (Capricorn) |
Ruling planets follow the Vimshottari scheme. Deities and symbols are traditional and vary in some texts.
Next dates (New Delhi, at sunrise)
- Monday, 19 October 2026
- Sunday, 15 November 2026
- Saturday, 12 December 2026
- Saturday, 9 January 2027
These are the days on which the Moon is in this nakshatra at sunrise.
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Sources: Nakshatra, Wikipedia