Nakshatra 18 of 27
Jyeshtha
The eldest — seniority, protection of those in one's charge, and the weight and honour of responsibility carried well.
Presiding deityIndra, chief of the gods
SymbolAn earring or talisman
Vimshottari lordMercury (Budha)
GanaRakshasa (fierce)
NadiAdi (vata)
Sidereal span16°40′ Vrischika – 30°00′ Vrischika
Naming syllables (pada 1–4)no · ya · yi · yu
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