Which Nakshatra Is Today? Check Today's Nakshatra Timings
According to Vedic Astrology, the zodiac is divided into 27 Nakshatras (constellations), each covering 13° 20' of the 360° zodiac. Each Nakshatra is further divided into four padas or charans. Knowing today's Nakshatra can help you choose an auspicious time for important activities and understand the day's astrological influences. Want to know which nakshatra today is? You can check that below by date and location, along with its timings and the next Nakshatra.
Nakshatra Today,
Ujjain, 05 November 2026
| Nakshatra - Uttra Phalguni till 03:56:47 AM After That Uttra Phalguni |
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Why You Should Check Today's Nakshatra?
Plan Auspicious Activities: Identify favorable timings for important events and daily activities.
Understand Daily Influences: Get insights into the day's astrological energies and planetary influences.
Choose the Right Muhurat: Check Nakshatra timings before planning weddings, pujas, or other ceremonies.
Know Nakshatra Changes: Track when the current Nakshatra ends and the next one begins.
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List of 27 Nakshatras with Their Meanings and Deities-
| Nakshatra | Ruled by Planet | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Ashwini | Ketu | It is believed that this Nakshatra is ruled by the deity Ashwini brothers. |
| Bharani | Venus | It is believed that this Nakshatra is ruled by the deity Yama, the god of death and dharma. |
| Krittika | Sun | It is believed that this Nakshatra is ruled by the deity Agni, the god of fire. |
| Rohini | Moon | It is believed that this Nakshatra is ruled by the deity Prajapati (Brahma), the creator. |
| Mrigashira | Mars | It is believed that this Nakshatra is ruled by the deity Soma, the Moon god. |
| Ardra | Rahu | It is believed that this Nakshatra is ruled by the deity Rudra, the storm god. |
| Punarvasu | Jupiter | It is believed that this Nakshatra is ruled by the deity Aditi, mother of gods. |
| Pushya | Saturn | It is believed that this Nakshatra is ruled by the deity Brihaspati, guru of the gods. |
| Ashlesha | Mercury | It is believed that this Nakshatra is ruled by the deity Nagas, serpent beings. |
| Magha | Ketu | It is believed that this Nakshatra is ruled by the Pitris, the ancestral fathers. |
| Purva Phalguni | Venus | It is believed that this Nakshatra is ruled by the deity Bhaga, god of prosperity. |
| Uttara Phalguni | Sun | It is believed that this Nakshatra is ruled by the deity Aryaman, god of contracts. |
| Hasta | Moon | It is believed that this Nakshatra is ruled by the deity Savitar, the sun god of skill. |
| Chitra | Mars | It is believed that this Nakshatra is ruled by the deity Vishvakarma, the divine architect. |
| Swati | Rahu | It is believed that this Nakshatra is ruled by the deity Vayu, the wind god. |
| Vishakha | Jupiter | It is believed that this Nakshatra is ruled by the deities Indra and Agni, thunder and fire gods. |
| Anuradha | Saturn | It is believed that this Nakshatra is ruled by the deity Mitra, god of friendship. |
| Jyeshtha | Mercury | It is believed that this Nakshatra is ruled by the deity Indra, king of the gods. |
| Mula | Ketu | It is believed that this Nakshatra is ruled by the deity Nirriti, goddess of dissolution. |
| Purva Ashadha | Venus | It is believed that this Nakshatra is ruled by the deity Apah (Varuna), water deity. |
| Uttara Ashadha | Sun | It is believed that this Nakshatra is ruled by the Vishvadevas, the universal gods. |
| Shravana | Moon | It is believed that this Nakshatra is ruled by the deity Vishnu, the preserver and listener. |
| Dhanishta | Mars | It is believed that this Nakshatra is ruled by the Ashta Vasus, elemental gods. |
| Shatabhisha | Rahu | It is believed that this Nakshatra is ruled by the deity Varuna, god of cosmic waters. |
| Purva Bhadrapada | Jupiter | It is believed that this Nakshatra is ruled by the deity Aja Ekapada, the one-footed goat deity. |
| Uttara Bhadrapada | Saturn | It is believed that this Nakshatra is ruled by the deity Ahirbudhnya, serpent of the deep. |
| Revati | Mercury | It is believed that this Nakshatra is ruled by the deity Pushan, protector of journeys. |
Name of The 27 Nakshatras
- Ashwini Nakshatra
- Bharni Nakshatra
- Krittika Nakshatra
- Rohini Nakshatra
- Mrigashira Nakshatra
- Ardra Nakshatra
- Punarvasu Nakshatr
- Pushya Nakshatra
- Ashlesha Nakshatra
- Magha Nakshatra
- Mool Nakshatra
- Purva Phalguni Nakshatra
- Uttraphalguni Nakshatra
- Hast Nakshatra
- Chitra Nakshatra
- Swati Nakshatra
- Vishakha Nakshatra
- Anuradha Nakshatra
- Jyeshta Nakshatra
- Purvashada Nakshatra
- Uttrashadha Nakshatra
- Revati Nakshatra
- Shravana Nakshatra
- Dhanishta Nakshatra
- Shatabhisha Nakshatra
- Purvabhadrapad Nakshatra
- Uttrabhadrapad Nakshatra
Role of Nakshatras in Kundli Matching and Vedic Astrology
In Vedic Astrology, Nakshatras play an important role in Kundli matching and birth chart analysis. A person's birth Nakshatra, also known as Janma Nakshatra, is determined by the Moon's position at the time of birth. Astrologers consider it while analyzing personality traits, emotional tendencies, and marriage compatibility.
Each Nakshatra has distinct characteristics, a ruling planet, and an associated deity. Apart from the Moon's Nakshatra, astrologers also examine the Nakshatra positions of other planets in the birth chart to interpret different aspects of a person's life. During Kundli matching, the birth Nakshatras of both individuals are compared through Ashtakoota Milan to assess their compatibility.
