What is the difference between constellation and zodiac? Do you know why all the people in the world differ in their texture, color, quality, temperament and work area etc. How do you divide the planetary system into planets, constellations and zodiac signs? What is the mythological significance of Nakshatra? What is the difference between constellation and zodiac? Let's know in detail. Nakshatra- According to Vedic astrology, Nakshatra is a very important part of the almanac. In Indian astrology, the constellation is also called the Chandra Mahal. People use the concept of Nakshatra for astrological analysis and accurate predictions. The total number of constellations in the scriptures is stated to be 27. There are total 28 Nakshatras regarding Abhijeet Nakshatra, so let us know about the names and characteristics of these Nakshatras. Names of 27 constellations: -
Nakshatra Names In Vedic Astrology Vedic astrology divides zodiac into 27 parts and each part is recognized with unique name. In Devanagari Nakshatra is written as नक्षत्र.
No
English Name
Devanagari Name
Tamil Name
Malayalam Name
1.
Ashvini/Aswini
अश्विनी
Aswini
Aswathi
2.
Bharani
भरणी
Bharani
Bharani
3.
Krittika/Krithika
कृश्विका
Karthigai
Kaarthika
4.
Rohini
रोश्विणी
Rohini
Rohini
5.
Mrigashirsha
मृगशीर्ष
Mrigasheersham
Makeeryam
6.
Ardra
आर्द्ाष
Thiruvaathirai
Thiruvaathira
7.
Punarvasu
पुनर्षसु
Punarpoosam
Punartham
8.
Pushya
पुष्य
Poosam
Pooyyam
9.
Ashlesha
आश्ळे र्ा/आश्लेर्ा
Aayilyam
Aayilyam