Shravan Nakshatra is the 22nd birth star in Hindu astrology.
The importance of birth star stems from the fact that Vedas, Ganga River and
Lord Venkateswara appeared on earth in Sravana Nakshatra.
The birth of numerous other deities and important events took place in this nakshatra.
The birth of numerous other deities and important events took place in this nakshatra.
The star gets its name from its shape of the ear (sravana).
The nakshatra is in Makar Rashi.
The presiding deity of Shravan Nakshatra is Lord Vishnu. The
ruling planet of the star is moon – this means that a person born in Sravana
star will begin life with moon’s period.
Shravana Nakshatra is an upward looking star and is
considered auspicious for performing naming ceremony, first haircut, initiation
into the world of letters and learning, thread ceremony, consecration of murtis
in temples, to start pilgrimage, journey, medical treatment and other such
functions.
Marriages are not performed on Shravan Nakshatra as it is
believed that the husband or wife might soon give up desires and turn to
renunciation.
Generally, a person born in the birth star will be learned,
rich and famous. Will stay away from home. Spend lavishly. Spouse will be
handsome or beautiful.