Nakshatra or The lunar asterism

The zodiac is divided into 27 equal parts of 13 degree 20 minutes each which is called as the Nakshatra.

The zodiac is divided into 27 equal parts of 13 degree 20 minutes each which is called as the Nakshatra.

Each nakshatra is further divided into four equal segments known as the charan or the pad.
Nakshatra has an important place in the astrological match making, the Mahurtha, the Panchanga and the Prashana affairs.

Veshaish Lagna - Special Ascendants

According to the Sage Parasara, there are few special lagnas which can be used for certain clear purposes. They are as given below.

Chandra Lagna - It is the ascendant counted from the natal Moon sign and is the most important langa.
 
Surya Lagna - It is the ascendant counted from the natal Sun sign.

Karak Lagna - It is the signification taken as ascendant for all grahas.

Varnada Lagna - It is specified for the social company.

Shri Lagna - It is specified for the prosperity and the marriage.

Indu Lagna - It is specified for the wealth.

Hora Lagna - It is specified for the financial prosperity.

Gati Lagna - It is specified for the name and the fame.