Janma Nakshatra — Birth Star Calculator

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Enter birth date, time, and place. Your Janma Nakshatra is the nakshatra the Moon was in at birth (Lahiri sidereal).

Name

Date of Birth

Time of Birth

Use the exact time with correct AM/PM — a 12-hour mistake changes the result.

Place of Birth

Fill in the birth details and tap Find Janma Nakshatra.

What is Janma Nakshatra?

Your Janma Nakshatra is the lunar mansion, or birth star, that the Moon occupied at the moment you were born. The sidereal zodiac is divided into 27 nakshatras, and each nakshatra is split into four padas (quarters) — together they describe temperament and are used for naming, Dasha, and choosing auspicious times (muhurta).

What this calculator shows

Your birth nakshatra and pada
The ruling planet (nakshatra lord) and presiding deity
Gana, Nadi, Yoni, and symbol
Panchang details at the time of birth

Because the Moon moves quickly, enter your exact birth time and pick the city from the dropdown so the result is accurate.

Frequently asked questions about Janma Nakshatra

What is Janma Nakshatra in Vedic astrology?

Is this the sidereal (Vedic) sign or the Western one?

This site uses the sidereal (Lahiri / Chitrapaksha) zodiac — the same standard as Indian Panchangs — not the Western tropical signs. Your Janma Rashi here is the Moon's sidereal sign at birth.

Do I need my exact birth time for Janma Nakshatra?

Yes for a reliable reading. Janma Nakshatra depends on the ascendant and house lords, which shift with the birth time — so enter the exact time with the correct AM/PM and pick your city from the suggestions. A rough time can still give a broad sense, but house-based results may change.

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