Uttara Bhadrapada Nakshatra
3°20′–16°40′ Pisces
Ruling Planet
Saturn
Deity
Ahirbudhnya
Symbol
Back Two Legs of Funeral Cot
Degrees
3°20′–16°40′ Pisces
Number
26
Padas
4
Four Padas of Uttara Bhadrapada
Pada 1
Pisces
Navamsa: Pisces
Pada 2
Pisces
Navamsa: Pisces
Pada 3
Pisces
Navamsa: Pisces
Pada 4
Pisces
Navamsa: Pisces
Classical Significance
Uttara Bhadrapada is the 26th nakshatra in the Vedic lunar zodiac. Its presiding deity is Ahirbudhnya and its ruling planet is Saturn, which colours the psychological disposition, life themes, and karmic patterns of anyone born with significant planetary placements here.
The symbol of Back Two Legs of Funeral Cot encapsulates the essential nature of this nakshatra. Planets placed in Uttara Bhadrapada express the qualities of Saturn filtered through the archetypal energy of Ahirbudhnya.
In Parashari astrology, the pada (quarter) in which a planet falls determines its navamsa sign — a critical refinement used in timing, relationship analysis, and divisional chart interpretation.
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