Gana
గణం
Sanskrit: गण · Category: Compatibility
Quick Definition
Temperament category — Deva (divine), Manushya (human), or Rakshasa (demonic).
Detailed Explanation
Each of the 27 nakshatras belongs to one gana. Deva: Ashwini, Mrigashira, Punarvasu, Pushya, Hasta, Swati, Anuradha, Shravana, Revati. Manushya: Bharani, Rohini, Ardra, Purva/Uttara Phalguni, Purva/Uttara Ashadha, Purva/Uttara Bhadrapada. Rakshasa: Krittika, Ashlesha, Magha, Chitra, Vishakha, Jyeshtha, Moola, Dhanishta, Shatabhisha. In marriage matching, Deva-Deva or Manushya-Manushya = 6 points; Deva-Manushya = 5; Manushya-Rakshasa = 1; Deva-Rakshasa = 0.
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Author & Sources
Compiled by Pandit Ramachandra Sharma, Vedic Astrologer & Panchangam Scholar. Definitions cross-referenced against classical texts: Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra, Muhurta Chintamani, Surya Siddhanta, Gṛhya Sūtras. See the full Vedic Glossary for 58 terms across Panchanga, Astrology, Calendar, Dosha, Ritual, and Sanskara categories.