Bharani

For the Indian film actor, see Bharani (actor). For the Indian film score and soundtrack composer, see Bharani (composer). For the star, see 41 Arietis.

Bharani (Devanagari: भरणी) is the second nakshatra in Hindu astronomy, corresponding to 35, 39, and 41 Arietis all together. In Jyotiṣa, Bharani is ruled by Shukra (the planet Venus). Also, it is classified as a Cruel or Active nakshatra, meaning that, under electional astrological beliefs, works of a harmful or deceptive nature are best conducted while the moon is Bharani.^[1]

Aries (constellation) map showing Bharani

Bharani is seen as being under the domain of Yama, the god of death or Kālī. ^[2][3]

Traditional Hindu given names are determined by which pada (quarter) of a nakshatra the Ascendant/Lagna was in at the time of birth. The given name would begin with the following syllables:

• A (pronounced as in "agglutination")
• Ee (pronounced as in "Eel")
• Li (pronounced as in "little")
• Lu (pronounced as in "look")
• Le (pronounced as in "levity")
• Lo (pronounced as in "local")

See also

• List of Nakshatras