Uttarashadha, the 21st nakshatra (26°40′ Dhanu to 10°00′ Makara), is ruled by Sun; its deity is the Vishvedevas. Core remedies: the Sun mantra “Om Hraam Hreem Hraum Sah Suryaya Namah” 108 times on Sundays, “Om Vishvedevebhyo Namah” for the Vishvedevas, Surya arghya at sunrise, and Sunday charity of wheat, jaggery or copper. Wear a gemstone only after a full chart reading.
Uttarashadha in brief
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Number | 21st of 27 |
| Span | 26°40′ Dhanu to 10°00′ Makara |
| Lord | Sun |
| Deity | The Vishvedevas, the universal gods |
| Symbol | An elephant’s tusk |
| Name syllables | Bhe, Bho, Ja, Ji |
For the full profile — padas, nature and career — see Uttarashadha nakshatra explained.
When remedies are worth considering
A nakshatra is not “afflicted” on its own. Remedies are considered when the chart shows a weakness: the Moon in Uttarashadha weak or aspected by malefics, Sun (the nakshatra lord) debilitated, combust or badly placed, or a difficult Sun dasha running. The classical weak points of this star — rigidity and taking on too much — are better handled by conduct than by ritual.
Mantras
| For | Mantra | How |
|---|---|---|
| Sun, the nakshatra lord | Om Hraam Hreem Hraum Sah Suryaya Namah (beej mantra), or simply Om Suryaya Namah | 108 times on Sundays, in the morning after bathing |
| the Vishvedevas, the deity | Om Vishvedevebhyo Namah | 108 times, or on days when the Moon is in Uttarashadha |
Choose one practice and keep it up for 40 days, rather than starting several at once.
Simple remedies
- Sunday charity for Sun: wheat, jaggery or copper, given to those who need it.
- For the Vishvedevas, the universal gods: honour elders and ancestors, and do steady public good — the shakti of this star is a victory that lasts.
- Conduct: keep principles without rigidity, and delegate instead of carrying every burden alone.
- Gemstone: Ruby is the Sun stone. Wear it only after your whole chart has been read; it does not suit every chart.
Timing
Begin on a Sunday, or on a day when the Moon transits Uttarashadha (check the daily Panchang). Remedies matter most during the Sun mahadasha or antardasha. Find yours with the dasha calculator.
Frequently asked questions
What is the mantra for Uttarashadha nakshatra?
For Sun, the nakshatra lord: “Om Hraam Hreem Hraum Sah Suryaya Namah” or “Om Suryaya Namah”, 108 times on Sundays. For the Vishvedevas, the deity: Om Vishvedevebhyo Namah.
Who is the lord of Uttarashadha nakshatra?
Sun. Its deity is the Vishvedevas, the universal gods, and it spans 26°40′ Dhanu to 10°00′ Makara.
Which day is best for Uttarashadha remedies?
Sunday, the day of Sun, or any day when the Moon is in Uttarashadha nakshatra.
Which gemstone is for Uttarashadha nakshatra?
Ruby, the stone of Sun. It should be considered only after the whole chart and running dasha are read, not on the strength of the nakshatra alone.
Is Uttarashadha a dosha nakshatra?
No. Uttarashadha is not among the six gand mool nakshatras and is not inauspicious in itself. Remedies are needed only when the chart shows a specific weakness.
Part of our guide: Doshas & Remedies →
Whether you need a remedy at all depends on your chart. A personal reading checks the Moon, Sun and your dasha first.
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