Vedic lunar mansion

Nakshatra and pada calculator

The Moon's sidereal longitude determines its nakshatra and pada, which are used in many Jyotish interpretation and timing methods.

Calculate your birth nakshatra

Find the Moon's Lahiri sidereal nakshatra, pada, ruling planet and exact longitude within the lunar mansion.

Calculator input: A reliable birth time is important near nakshatra and pada boundaries.

Result preview: The result includes the nakshatra, pada, lord and calculation basis.

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The sidereal zodiac is divided into 27 equal nakshatras. Each nakshatra spans 13 degrees and 20 minutes, and each is divided into four padas.

The Moon moves quickly enough that exact time can matter near a nakshatra or pada boundary. Historical timezone handling is also important.

The Moon's position within the birth nakshatra is used to calculate the balance of the opening Vimshottari Dasha period.

Is nakshatra based on the Moon or Sun?

Birth nakshatra usually refers to the Moon's sidereal nakshatra.

What is a nakshatra pada?

Each nakshatra is divided into four quarters called padas.

Can two calculators show different nakshatras?

Differences can come from birth-time input, timezone conversion or the selected ayanamsha.