Ardra is the name of a nksatra in Hindu astrology, the sixth depending on numbering scheme

used. The Sanskrit name rdr translates to "green" or "the moist one". It is associated with the
star Betelgeuse ( Ori).[citation needed] The Ardra nakshatra extends from 06 degrees 40 minutes to 20
degrees 00 minutes of Mithun (Gemini).[citation needed]
The Hindu myth associated to Ardra is that of Trak. Trak is an asura who is granted
invulnerability by Brahma.[1]
The presiding deity is Rudra, its symbol is a teardrop, the ruling planet is Rahu.[citation
needed]

In Tamil and Malayalam, Ardra is referred to as Tiruvtirai and Tiruvtira respectively.[citation needed]

Ardra :- It lies completely in Gemini and the ruling planet is Rahu, hence it is a Mercury+Rahu
combination. It can be considered as the combination of intellectual feeling with passionate thinking.
The deity is Rudra, the God of destruction and it renders this quality in the native. Ardra means
moist or wet. It is symbolized as a teardrop. As Rahu is the ruling planet the darker side of keen
desire of materialism, causing troubles for others. Thunder power can make a person violent by
nature. Native of Ardra can be complaining and ungrateful.The animal symbol is female dog (bitch)
again confirming violence. This is a teekshna Sangyak Nakshatra, leading to destructive acts.
Modern match making points often ensure that Ardra be matched only with Mula due to their
compatibility and the long lives they will live as their relationships will last more than any other
combination.