Ardraआर्द्रा
Ardra is the sixth Nakshatra (6°40'–20° Mithuna), symbolized by a teardrop and ruled by Rudra, the storm god. Its Yoni (compatibility animal) is Dog, its Gana is Manushya, and its Nadi is Aadi (Vata).
Ardra does not appear on this app's favorable OR unfavorable list for any of the four Muhurat Search activities (vehicle purchase, property purchase, Griha Pravesh, new job) — Muhurat Search treats it as neutral across the board for these specific activities.
Ardra's Visha Ghati begins at the 11th ghati (of 60) — the earliest starting point of any Nakshatra in this app's table, meaning proportionally more of its span falls after the toxic window opens.
Ardra is ruled by Rudra, the fierce storm aspect of Shiva, associated with destruction that clears the way for renewal. Its symbol is a teardrop, representing both grief and the cleansing rain that follows a storm. Its ruling planet (Nakshatra lord, used in Vimshottari Dasha sequencing) is Rahu.
Classical texts associate Ardra with intensity, emotional depth, and transformation that comes through disruption rather than gentle change. People with a strong Ardra influence are traditionally described as capable of great effort under pressure and drawn to work that involves upheaval, research, or confronting difficult truths.
Per the traditional naming-syllable table this app uses for the Baby Names feature, a child born under Ardra's four Padas is traditionally named starting with "Ku", "Gha", "Nga", or "Chha" respectively.