Uthradam (Uttara Ashadha) (Uttara Ashadha, Uttarashadha; Uthiradam in Tamil and Malayalam) is the 21st nakshatra. It spans 26°40′ Dhanu to 10°00′ Makara, its lord is the Sun, its deity is the Vishvedevas, the universal gods and its symbol is an elephant’s tusk. Natives are principled, responsible, patient and steadily successful. The name letters are Bhe, Bho, Ja, Ji.
Uthradam (Uttara Ashadha) nakshatra: the fixed facts
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Also called | Uttara Ashadha, Uttarashadha; Uthiradam in Tamil and Malayalam |
| Number | 21st of 27 |
| Span | 26°40′ Dhanu to 10°00′ Makara (sidereal) |
| Rashi | Dhanu and Makara |
| Nakshatra lord | Sun |
| Presiding deity | The Vishvedevas, the universal gods |
| Symbol | An elephant’s tusk |
| Gana | Manushya |
| Yoni | Mongoose |
| Name syllables | Bhe, Bho, Ja, Ji |
| Dasha at birth | Sun mahadasha (6 years in total; the balance depends on the Moon’s exact degree) |
The four padas
| Pada | Span | Navamsa | Syllable |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 26°40′ Dhanu – 30°00′ Dhanu | Dhanu (Sagittarius) | Bhe |
| 2 | 0°00′ Makara – 3°20′ Makara | Makara (Capricorn) | Bho |
| 3 | 3°20′ Makara – 6°40′ Makara | Kumbha (Aquarius) | Ja |
| 4 | 6°40′ Makara – 10°00′ Makara | Meena (Pisces) | Ji |
Pada 1 lies in Dhanu (ruled by Jupiter); padas 2–4 lie in Makara (ruled by Saturn), which makes those natives more practical and reserved. Find your Moon’s nakshatra and pada with the nakshatra calculator.
Nature and temperament
Natives of Uthradam (Uttara Ashadha) are classically described as principled, responsible, patient and steadily successful. The Sun as lord and the universal gods as deities give a sense of duty and fairness. Victories come slowly but last; the classical shakti is the power to grant a victory that cannot be overturned.
The things to watch are rigidity and taking on too much. How strongly these show depends on the Moon’s strength, its sign lord and aspects. The nakshatra describes the temperament; the whole chart decides how it plays out.
Career
Uthradam (Uttara Ashadha) suits administration, government, management, law and long-term ventures. Treat that as aptitude only. The actual career is read from the 10th house, its lord and the running dasha. A Uthradam (Uttara Ashadha) birth begins in the Sun mahadasha, which is followed by Moon, Mars, Rahu and Jupiter.
In marriage matching
In guna milan, Uthradam (Uttara Ashadha) is a manushya-gana nakshatra with a mongoose yoni. Both factors enter the Ashtakoota score. The score is a starting point; the 7th house, Venus and the Navamsa in both charts matter more. Check the score with free kundli matching.
Simple practices
- For the Sun (nakshatra lord): Surya arghya (water offered to the rising Sun), “Om Suryaya Namah” or the Aditya Hridayam, and respect for one’s father.
- For the deity: the Vishvedevas are honoured through service to elders, ancestors and the community — public good done steadily.
Gemstones should be worn only after the whole chart has been read; the nakshatra alone is not a reason to wear one. Tamil readers can also see Uthiradam nakshatra palangal.
Frequently asked questions
Which rashi is Uthradam (Uttara Ashadha) nakshatra?
Uthradam (Uttara Ashadha) spans 26°40′ Dhanu to 10°00′ Makara, so it falls in two signs: pada 1 in Dhanu and the rest in Makara.
Who is the lord of Uthradam (Uttara Ashadha) nakshatra?
The Sun. Its presiding deity is the Vishvedevas, the universal gods, and its symbol is an elephant’s tusk. A birth in Uthradam (Uttara Ashadha) begins with the Sun mahadasha.
What are the Uthradam (Uttara Ashadha) name letters?
Bhe, Bho, Ja, Ji, for padas 1 to 4.
What careers suit Uthradam (Uttara Ashadha) nakshatra?
Classically: administration, government, management, law and long-term ventures. The 10th house and the running dasha decide the actual career.
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A nakshatra shows tendencies; your whole chart and dasha show what you will actually live. A personal reading puts the two together.
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