Nirruti / Nirriti (goddess of dissolution, calamity and destruction who lives in the kingdom of the dead and is associated with the powerful goddess, mahakali. she is also called “alakshmi” or the denial of lakshmi; the embodiment of abundance and prosperity), ancient scriptures also consider prajapati (lord of progeny and creation) as the sub deity of this nakshatra.

| Element | Description |
|---|---|
| Diety | Nirruti |
| Sounds | Ye (ये), Yo (यो), Ba (भा), Be (भी) |
| Planet | Ketu |
| Colour | Bright Yellow |
| Gana | Rakshasha Gana |
| Animal | Male Dog |
Introduction to Mula Nakshatra
Welcome to the Mula Nakshatra! (The Star of Transport) We’re excited you’re here.
Mula Nakshatra 1st Pada: People born under Mula nakshatra pada 1 enjoy great plesure from spiritual and philosophical retreat or vacation. It influence the native towards material world. Natives born in this quarter are arrogant and egoistic and they are more concerned about material growth, self respect in society etc.
Natives born in this pada may be recognized by their fair complexion, shining teeth, piercing eye, aggressive talking, big and beautiful nose.A certain degree of erratic egotism and selfcentredness can be noticed when this pada is working through its lower aspect. They love philosophical discussions but at the same time they want to preach what they bring to the table from past lives. They generally have small testicles.
We have to look janam kundali for detailed analysis:
- Pain, Humiliation and Loss of Face.
- Break things Apart or Crushing Objects.
- Inquisitive Mind, Going to the Root of a Topic.
- Poverty, Money, Extreme nature, Research, Medical.
Nakshatra Padas
| First Pada | Second Pada | Third Pada | Fourth Pada |
|---|---|---|---|
| 00°00′ – 03°20′ (09) | 03°20′ – 06°40′ (09) | 06°40′ – 10°00′ (09) | 10°00′ – 13°20′ (09) |
| Navamsa: Aries | Navamsa: Taurs | Navamsa: Gemini | Navamsa: Cancer |
| Sound: Ye (Yey) | Sound: Yo | Sound: Bha (Baa) | Sound: Bhe (Bee) |
| Keyword: Investigation | Keyword: Creativity | Keyword: Expression | Keyword: Emotion |
| Mula Nakshatra 1st Pada Characteristics | Mula Nakshatra 2nd Pada Characteristics |
| Mula Nakshatra 3rd Pada Characteristics | Mula Nakshatra 4th Pada Characteristics |
Elements of Mula Nakshatra
| Element | Description |
|---|---|
| Star | Mula Nakshatra |
| Sign | Sagittarius |
| Range | 00°00′ – 13°20′ in Sagittarius |
| Diety | Nirruti |
| Planet | Ketu |
| Meaning | “The Root” or called as the “Root Star” |
| Indication | The Foundation Star |
| Symbol | Bunch of Roots tied Together (Reticulated Roots), Elephant’s Goad (gives the Elephant one of the Largest Animal on Land Direction), A Lion’s Tail |
| Shakti (Power) | Barhana Shakti (The Power to “Ruin, Destroy and to Break Things Apart”) |
| Basis Above | To Break |
| Basis Below | To Crush |
| Desire | To find the Root of all Progeny |
| Body Part | The Feet, the Left Side of the Trunk |
| Purushartha (Goal) | Kama (Latent Desires, Passion) |
| Category of Star | Tikshna (Sharp/ Dreadful) |
| Gana (Race) | Rakshasa (Demon) |
| Guna (Quality) | Tamas |
| Varna | Butcher |
| Pancha Mahabhuta | Air (Vayu) |
| TriMurthi | Brahma (Create) |
| Animal | Dog |
| Bird | Red Vulture, Ruddy Shelduck (Chakravaaka Pakshi) |
| Tree | Sarjaka, Salai, Anjan, Kammara, Black Dammar (Latin Name: Boswellia Serrata or Canarium Stricpum) |
| Sounds | Yeh, Yo, Baa, Bee |
| Colour | Bright Yellow |
| Tridosha | Vata (Wing or Air + Space) |
| Yoni (Gender) | Male |
| Direction | North |
| Gotra (Clan) | Pulastya (name translates as “One having Smooth Hair”) |
| Direction of Motion | Adho Mukha (Looking Down/ Facing Downwards) |