Ardra (nakshatra)

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Nakshatras
Ashvinī
Bharanī
Krittikā
Rohinī
Mrigashīrsha
Ārdrā
Punarvasu
Pushya
Āshleshā
Maghā
Pūrva Phalgunī
Uttara Phalgunī
Hasta
Chitrā
Svātī
Vishākhā
Anurādhā
Jyeshtha
Mūla
Pūrva Ashādhā
Uttara Ashādhā
Shravana
Shravishthā
Shatabhishā
Pūrva Bhādrapadā
Uttara Bhādrapadā
Revatī
Abhijit

Ardra is the name of a Nakshatra in Indian astronomy that corresponds to the star Betelgeuse.

In Hindu mythology, Ardra is the goddess of good luck and fortune.

In Tamil, Ardra is referred to as Thiruvathirai.


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