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Latest revision as of 08:42, 11 December 2025
Ardra (आर्द्रा), Wetness, is an Indian name, used by the Indian Vedic tradition. Most of these names are roughly 3000 years old. They pre-date Hinduism but were taken over by it.
Etymology and History
Name Variants
- Ardra
- Roudra,
- Shivabha
Origin of Constellation
Transfer and Transformation of the Constellation
Ardra nakshatra in Tirupperunthurai (Athmanathaswamy temple) near Aranthangi, India, 10th century CE. (SMH 2025).
Ardra in Tibetian
Ardra in Chinese
All nakshatras in silver arch Tirupperunthurai (Athmanathaswamy temple) near Aranthangi, India, 10th century CE. (SMH 2025).
All nakshatra in door frame in Tirupperunthurai (Athmanathaswamy temple) near Aranthangi, India, 10th century CE. (SMH 2025).
Ardra in Jones (1720).
Mythology
mnemonic tales and cultural significance
Weblinks
References
- References (general)
