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Nakshatra API — janma nakshatra from birth data, all 27 nakshatras, and baby name suggestions

Compute a person's janma nakshatra from their exact birth data — and get the traditional qualities, deity, lord, gana, and matching baby name syllables — all from one APlicious API call.

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GET /api/v1/vedic/nakshatra (janma)

const res = await fetch(
  'https://aplicious.com/api/v1/vedic/nakshatra' +
  '?datetime=1990-01-01T12:00:00Z',
  { headers: { 'X-API-Key': 'lapi_live_••••' } }
);
const { data } = await res.json();
// { nakshatra: "Rohini", pada: 2, lord: "Moon",
//   deity: "Brahma", gana: "Manushya",
//   moon_longitude_sidereal: 53.42 }

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What's included in /vedic

Janma nakshatra from birth data

Pass datetime + lat/lon to get the Moon's sidereal longitude and derive the janma (birth) nakshatra and pada automatically.

All 27 nakshatras

GET /vedic/nakshatra (no params) returns all 27 nakshatras with deity, ruling planet, gana, element, and symbolic animal.

Baby names by nakshatra

GET /vedintel/utilities/baby-names?nakshatra=Rohini returns traditional aksharas (syllables) for naming a child born under that nakshatra.

Nakshatra by name

GET /vedic/nakshatra?name=Ashwini for detailed info on any specific nakshatra — useful for reference pages and search features.

Vastu by nakshatra

GET /vedintel/utilities/nakshatra-vastu-details for the Vastu implications of each nakshatra — useful for real-estate and wellness apps.

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Frequently asked questions

How is the nakshatra calculated?

From the Moon's sidereal longitude (Lahiri ayanamsa applied). Each nakshatra spans 13°20' of the ecliptic — 360° / 27 = 13.333°.

What are 'padas'?

Each nakshatra is divided into 4 padas (quarters) of 3°20' each, corresponding to the four signs of the navamsa. The API returns the pada number (1–4).

Can I use this to suggest baby names?

Yes — after getting the janma nakshatra, call /vedintel/utilities/baby-names?nakshatra=<name> for traditional starting syllables.

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