Pada
పాద
Sanskrit: पाद · Category: Astrology
Quick Definition
A quarter of a nakshatra. Each nakshatra has 4 padas of 3°20' each.
Detailed Explanation
Padas determine which sub-syllable governs your birth nakshatra. For namakaran (naming) the syllable corresponding to the pada is selected. Padas also determine D9 (Navamsa chart) placement.
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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.