Uttara Bhadrapada (Uttarabhadra, Uttara Bhadra; Uthirattathi in Tamil) is the 26th nakshatra. It spans 3°20′ to 16°40′ Meena, its lord is the Saturn, its deity is Ahir Budhnya, the serpent of the deep and its symbol is the back legs of a funeral cot. Natives are wise, calm, disciplined and compassionate, with deep spiritual reserves. The name letters are Du, Tha, Jha, Na.
Uttara Bhadrapada nakshatra: the fixed facts
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Also called | Uttarabhadra, Uttara Bhadra; Uthirattathi in Tamil |
| Number | 26th of 27 |
| Span | 3°20′ to 16°40′ Meena (sidereal) |
| Rashi | Meena |
| Nakshatra lord | Saturn |
| Presiding deity | Ahir Budhnya, the serpent of the deep |
| Symbol | The back legs of a funeral cot |
| Gana | Manushya |
| Yoni | Cow |
| Name syllables | Du, Tha, Jha, Na |
| Dasha at birth | Saturn mahadasha (19 years in total; the balance depends on the Moon’s exact degree) |
The four padas
| Pada | Span | Navamsa | Syllable |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3°20′ Meena – 6°40′ Meena | Simha (Leo) | Du |
| 2 | 6°40′ Meena – 10°00′ Meena | Kanya (Virgo) | Tha |
| 3 | 10°00′ Meena – 13°20′ Meena | Tula (Libra) | Jha |
| 4 | 13°20′ Meena – 16°40′ Meena | Vrischika (Scorpio) | Na |
All four padas lie in Meena, ruled by Jupiter, which adds compassion and a spiritual bent. Find your Moon’s nakshatra and pada with the nakshatra calculator.
Nature and temperament
Natives of Uttara Bhadrapada are classically described as wise, calm, disciplined and compassionate, with deep spiritual reserves. Saturn as lord and Ahir Budhnya, the serpent of the cosmic depths, as deity give patience, self-control and a quiet depth; natives are often the steady, wise presence others lean on.
The things to watch are withdrawal and slowness to act. 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
Uttara Bhadrapada suits research, counselling, charitable work, administration and spiritual teaching. Treat that as aptitude only. The actual career is read from the 10th house, its lord and the running dasha. A Uttara Bhadrapada birth begins in the Saturn mahadasha, which is followed by Mercury, Ketu, Venus and Sun.
In marriage matching
In guna milan, Uttara Bhadrapada is a manushya-gana nakshatra with a cow 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 Saturn (nakshatra lord): “Om Shanaye Namah” on Saturdays, black sesame or mustard oil given in charity, and service to the elderly and labourers.
- For the deity: Ahir Budhnya is honoured through Shiva worship — “Om Namah Shivaya” — and meditation, which suits this deeply inward star.
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 Uthirattathi nakshatra palangal.
Frequently asked questions
Which rashi is Uttara Bhadrapada nakshatra?
Uttara Bhadrapada spans 3°20′ to 16°40′ Meena, entirely within Meena.
Who is the lord of Uttara Bhadrapada nakshatra?
The Saturn. Its presiding deity is Ahir Budhnya, the serpent of the deep, and its symbol is the back legs of a funeral cot. A birth in Uttara Bhadrapada begins with the Saturn mahadasha.
What are the Uttara Bhadrapada name letters?
Du, Tha, Jha, Na, for padas 1 to 4.
What careers suit Uttara Bhadrapada nakshatra?
Classically: research, counselling, charitable work, administration and spiritual teaching. The 10th house and the running dasha decide the actual career.
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