Wheel of nakshatras and rashis In this illustration the symbols of the 27 Hindu nakshatra astrological symbols appear in the outer circle. The inside circles depict the 12 rashis, zodiac signs translated into Sanskrit from the Mesopotamian system used in Western astrology. (more) nakshatra Hindu astrology Ask the Chatbot a Question More Actions Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/topic/nakshatra Feedback Corrections? Updates? Omissions? Let us know if you have suggestions to improve this article (requires login). Feedback Type Select a type (Required) Factual Correction Spelling/Grammar Correction Link Correction Additional Information Other Your Feedback Submit Feedback Thank you for your feedback Our editors will review what you’ve submitted and determine whether to revise the article.

　　External Websites Ask the Chatbot a Question Also known as: naksatra Written by Sanat Pai Raikar Sanat Pai Raikar is a quizmaster and writer based out of Bangalore, India. His first quiz book, Three's A Quiz, was written from memory. Sanat has cofounded Quizarre, which provides quiz, crossword,... Sanat Pai Raikar, Charles Preston Charles Preston is Associate Editor for Religion at Encyclopædia Britannica. Charles Preston•All Fact-checked by The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree. They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Last Updated: Feb 27, 2025 • Article History Table of Contents Table of Contents Ask the Chatbot nakshatra, term for lunar mansion in Hindu astrology (jyotisha). The Sanskrit word nakshatra refers to both individual stars as well as constellations of stars. Since approximately 1000 bce the Hindu calendar system has divided the year into 12 lunar months, each with 27 (or in some sources 28) nakshatras, or constellations, on the ecliptic in which the Moon rises daily in the course of one lunation (the period from new moon to new moon). The nakshatras are consulted to determine the timing of Vedic and other Hindu rituals, and the nakshatra at the time of one’s birth is believed to ...(100 of 763 words)

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