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Meaning of "Ardra"

Word

Ardra

Sanskrit

आर्द्रा

IAST

ārdrā

In General

One of the 27 nakshatra (constellation).The symbol of this nakshatra two emblems combines the diamond and the raindrop. Together, they provide a visual description of Ardra's theme of growth and renewal through chaos and turbulence.

Lord Planet: Rahu

Indian zodiac: 6° 40' - 20° Mithuna

Presiding deity: Rudra

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