Abhijit Nakshatra is one among the birth stars (Nakshatram)
as per Hindu astrology but is not counted among the 27 regular Nakshatras. This
is a special Nakshatra which starts from the last quarter of Uttarashada
(Uthradam) Nakshatra and it extends up to 1/15th part of Shravan (Thiruvonam)
Nakshatra.
The Nakshatra is named after Abhijita, the daughter of
Daksha Prajapati.
The birth star is supposed to be always near the
constellation Rohini.
Abhijit Nakshatra is given importance by many Hindu
communities. Birth taking place on Abhijit Nakshatra is considered highly
auspicious.