Nakshatra calculator

See the birth Nakshatra, Pada and traditional ruling planet.

Choose the time zone of the birthplace, not your current location. If the birth time is unknown, a sign or Nakshatra near a boundary may be uncertain.

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How this works

The sidereal Moon longitude is divided into 27 equal segments, each containing four Padas. Birth time and correct time zone matter near boundaries.

Approximate geocentric Sun/Moon calculations using the existing Meeus-based engine and a linear Lahiri ayanamsa. Near sign/Nakshatra boundaries, verify with a precise ephemeris. This is not a full Kundli.

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