#Ardra #Nakshatra - Ardra is the sixth Nakshatra in #Vedic #astrology ranging from 6° 40' to 20° Mithuna.

Symbol - The symbol of this Nakshatra is a #Tear drop, a #Diamond, or a Human #head.

Astronomical Name - The astronomical name of this Nakshatra is #Betelgeuse.

Deity of Nakshatra - #Rudra, the god of destruction is the deity of Ardra Nakshatra.

Ruling Planet - Ardra Nakshatra is ruled by #Rahu which is the North lunar node.

Others - The word Ardra means moist or wet for which it is symbolized as a Tear drop. In Hinduism there is a myth associated to Ardra is that of Taraka who was an Asura and granted invulnerability by Lord #Brahma. In Tamil and Malayalam Ardra is referred as Thiruvathirai and Thiruvathira respectively. As Rahu is the ruling planet the darker side of keen desire of materialism, causing troubles for others.

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