Nakshatra is one of 27 lunar mansions in Vedic astrology. Each nakshatra spans 13°20' of the zodiac. The Moon transits one nakshatra approximately every day, making it the primary daily-changing indicator in the Panchang.

How many nakshatras are there?

There are 27 nakshatras (some traditions count 28, including Abhijit). They are: Ashwini, Bharani, Krittika, Rohini, Mrigashira, Ardra, Punarvasu, Pushya, Ashlesha, Magha, Purva Phalguni, Uttara Phalguni, Hasta, Chitra, Swati, Vishakha, Anuradha, Jyeshtha, Mula, Purva Ashadha, Uttara Ashadha, Shravana, Dhanishtha, Shatabhisha, Purva Bhadrapada, Uttara Bhadrapada, and Revati.

⭐ Today's Nakshatra — 26 April 2026

Q: What is today's nakshatra?

Today's nakshatra is Magha (मघा), ruled by Ketu. Nakshatra is the lunar mansion the Moon occupies today.

Q: Which nakshatra is most auspicious?

Pushya nakshatra is considered the most auspicious of all 27 nakshatras — good for virtually all activities. Rohini, Ashwini, Mrigashira, and Revati are also highly auspicious.

आज का नक्षत्र • Vedic Lunar Mansion

Today's Nakshatra (Delhi)

Magha (मघा)

Lord

Ketu

Deity

Pitrs

Nature

Fierce

Best for: Ancestor worship, royal activities

📋 Complete List of 27 Nakshatras

#	Nakshatra	Lord	Deity	Good For
1	Ashwini (अश्विनी)	Ketu	Ashwini Kumaras	Travel, medicine, healing
2	Bharani (भरणी)	Venus	Yama	Agriculture, construction
3	Krittika (कृत्तिका)	Sun	Agni	Fire rituals, cooking, commander roles
4	Rohini (रोहिणी)	Moon	Brahma	Marriage, planting, buying property
5	Mrigashira (मृगशिरा)	Mars	Soma	Travel, romance, arts
6	Ardra (आर्द्रा)	Rahu	Rudra	Destruction of enemies, research
7	Punarvasu (पुनर्वसु)	Jupiter	Aditi	New beginnings, travel, spiritual acts
8	Pushya (पुष्य)	Saturn	Brihaspati	Most auspicious — good for everything
9	Ashlesha (अश्लेषा)	Mercury	Nagas	Tantric practices, administration
10	▸Magha (मघा)	Ketu	Pitrs	Ancestor worship, royal activities
11	Purva Phalguni (पूर्वा फाल्गुनी)	Venus	Bhaga	Marriage, love, rest, pleasure
12	Uttara Phalguni (उत्तरा फाल्गुनी)	Sun	Aryaman	Marriage, partnerships, contracts
13	Hasta (हस्त)	Moon	Savitar	Trade, craftsmanship, healing
14	Chitra (चित्रा)	Mars	Tvashtar	Arts, jewelry, decoration
15	Swati (स्वाति)	Rahu	Vayu	Travel, trade, learning
16	Vishakha (विशाखा)	Jupiter	Indra-Agni	Goals, determination, worship
17	Anuradha (अनुराधा)	Saturn	Mitra	Friendships, group activities, travel
18	Jyeshtha (ज्येष्ठा)	Mercury	Indra	Authority, administration, occult
19	Mula (मूल)	Ketu	Nirriti	Research, herbal medicine, destruction
20	Purva Ashadha (पूर्वाषाढ़ा)	Venus	Apas	Water activities, persuasion
21	Uttara Ashadha (उत्तराषाढ़ा)	Sun	Vishve Devas	Permanent work, government, leadership
22	Shravana (श्रवण)	Moon	Vishnu	Learning, listening, travel, worship
23	Dhanishtha (धनिष्ठा)	Mars	Vasus	Property, charity, music
24	Shatabhisha (शतभिषा)	Rahu	Varuna	Healing, medicine, research
25	Purva Bhadrapada (पूर्वा भाद्रपद)	Jupiter	Aja Ekapada	Fire rituals, penance, transformation
26	Uttara Bhadrapada (उत्तरा भाद्रपद)	Saturn	Ahir Budhnya	Marriage, spiritual practices, charity
27	Revati (रेवती)	Mercury	Pushan	Travel, buying vehicles, start journeys

What is Nakshatra?

Nakshatra (नक्षत्र) refers to the 27 lunar mansions in Vedic astrology. The Moon passes through one nakshatra approximately every day as it completes its monthly orbit. Each nakshatra spans 13°20' of the zodiac belt and has its own ruling planet, presiding deity, nature, and set of auspicious/inauspicious activities.

Your Janma Nakshatra (birth star) is the nakshatra occupied by the Moon at the exact time of your birth. It determines the first letter of your name (in traditional naming), your personality traits, compatibility with others, and the starting point of your Vimshottari Dasha cycle.

Use our Nakshatra Finder tool to discover your birth nakshatra, or check the full Panchang for complete daily astrological data.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is today's nakshatra?

Today's nakshatra is Magha (मघा), ruled by Ketu.

Which nakshatra is most auspicious?

Pushya is considered the most auspicious. Rohini, Ashwini, Mrigashira, Revati, and Hasta are also highly favorable.

How to find my birth nakshatra?

Use the Nakshatra Finder tool on AstroMangal — enter your birth date, time, and place to find your Janma Nakshatra instantly.

Does nakshatra affect marriage compatibility?

Yes. Nakshatra-based compatibility (Star Matching / Porutham) is a key factor in Kundli matching. The Nadi koot (8 points) is the most important single factor in gun milan.