# Nakshatra Constellation

By [Akhil Khare](https://dylit.info/user/akhare)

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Following is the general principle of nakshatra in vedic astrology. There are 27 nakshatras. The 27 nakshatras in order are: Ashwini, Bharani, Krittika, Rohini, Mrigashirsha, Arudra, Punarvasu, Pushya, Ashlesha, Makha, Purva Phalguni, Uttara Phalguni, Hasta, Chitra, Swati, Vishakha, Anuradha, Jyeshtha, Moola, Purva Ashadha, Uttara Ashadha, Shravana, Dhanishta, Shatabhisha, Purva Bhadrapada, Uttara Bhadrapada, and Revati.  The space sphere is 360 degree so each nakshatra is 360/27 = 13.33 degree in geometric terms each nakshatra is 13 degree and 20 minutes. Each nakshatra has 4 padas (sub divisions) So each nakshatra sub division is 13.33/4 = 3 .33 degree i.e. 3 degree 20 minutes.