Word

Uttarashada

Sanskrit

उत्तराषाढ़ा

IAST

uttarāṣāḍhā

In General

One of the 27 nakshatra (constellation). Its symbol combines a pyramid (representing the crystallization of power), two elephant tusks (referring to Ganesha, Remover of Obstacles, its Presiding deity), and the rising Sun (its Presiding planet).

Lord Planet: Surya (Sun)

Indian zodiac: 26°40' Dhanus - 10° Makara

Presiding deity: Visvedevas