Ashwini Nakshatra
Ashwini Nakshatra — Lord, Deity, Symbol & Marriage Matching
Everything the nakshatra field of a marriage biodata asks for — Ashwini's ruling planet, deity, symbol, rashi, gana, nadi and yoni — plus the 12 stars it matches in traditional koota.
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Ashwini is the 1st of the 27 nakshatras, spanning Aries 0° – 13°20'. It is ruled by Ketu, presided over by Ashwini Kumaras, and symbolised by a horse's head. In marriage matching it is classified as Deva gana, Adi nadi, with the horse as its yoni.
What is a Ashwini nakshatra?
Ashwini is the 1st of the 27 nakshatras, spanning Aries 0° – 13°20'. It is ruled by Ketu, presided over by Ashwini Kumaras, and symbolised by a horse's head. In marriage matching it is classified as Deva gana, Adi nadi, with the horse as its yoni.
Ashwini is the 1st of the 27 nakshatras, ruled by Ketu and presided over by Ashwini Kumaras.
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Ashwini — key attributes
- Lord: Ketu
- Deity: Ashwini Kumaras
- Symbol: A horse's head
- Span: Aries 0° – 13°20'
- Rashi: Mesha (Aries)
- Gana: Deva
- Nadi: Adi
- Yoni: Horse
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- Gotra
- Rashi (moon sign)
- Nakshatra (birth star)
- Nakshatra pada
- Manglik status
- Date, time & place of birth
Ashwini nakshatra at a glance
Ashwini occupies Aries 0° – 13°20', which places it in Mesha (Aries). Being a Deva gana star with Adi nadi, Ashwini is traditionally read as an easy match for Deva and Manushya gana partners, and its speed is said to pair best with a steadier temperament.
- Number: 1 of 27
- Ruling planet (dasha lord): Ketu
- Presiding deity: Ashwini Kumaras
- Symbol: A horse's head
- Rashi (moon sign): Mesha (Aries)
- Gana: Deva
- Nadi: Adi
- Yoni: Horse
Traits the tradition associates with Ashwini
Classical texts describe those born under Ashwini as quick to act, independent, drawn to healing and repair. These are read as tendencies, not verdicts — they set expectations for a first conversation rather than settling anything.
Ashwini in marriage matching
Ashwini is Deva gana and Adi nadi. Nadi is the most heavily weighted of the eight kootas, and identical nadi between two horoscopes is read as nadi dosha — which is why the 8 other Adi nadi stars are the ones families check against first.
On gana and nadi together, Ashwini matches 12 of the remaining 26 stars: Bharani, Rohini, Mrigashira, Pushya, Purva Phalguni, Swati, Anuradha, Purva Ashadha, Uttara Ashadha, Shravana, Uttara Bhadrapada, Revati. Scored across gana, nadi, yoni and graha maitri, its strongest pairing is Bharani at 19 of 23.
This page records what traditional kundli matching holds about this star, for families filling in the nakshatra field of a biodata. It is a guide to the convention, not a prediction — and no single koota decides a match on its own. Where a family takes matching seriously, an astrologer reads the full horoscope.
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Ruled by Ketu, deity Ashwini Kumaras, symbol a horse's head
Spans Aries 0° – 13°20' — rashi Mesha (Aries)
Deva gana, Adi nadi, horse yoni
Matches 12 of the other 26 stars on gana and nadi
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Frequently asked questions
What is Ashwini nakshatra?
Ashwini is the 1st of the 27 nakshatras, spanning Aries 0° – 13°20'. It is ruled by Ketu, presided over by Ashwini Kumaras, and symbolised by a horse's head. In marriage matching it is classified as Deva gana, Adi nadi, with the horse as its yoni.
Which rashi does Ashwini nakshatra fall in?
Ashwini spans Aries 0° – 13°20', placing it in Mesha (Aries).
Who is the lord of Ashwini nakshatra?
Ketu rules Ashwini, and Ashwini Kumaras is its presiding deity.
What is the gana and nadi of Ashwini?
Ashwini is Deva gana and Adi nadi, with the horse as its yoni. Those three decide most of its ashtakoota score.
How do I add Ashwini to a marriage biodata?
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