The follower of Radha — devotion, friendship and cooperation.
| Ruling planet (dasha lord) | Saturn |
| Presiding deity | Mitra (god of friendship and divine alliance) |
| Symbol | Lotus or triumphal archway |
| Gana (temperament) | Deva |
| Naming syllables (pada 1–4) | Na, Ni, Nu, Ne |
| Position in zodiac | Nakshatra 17 of 27 |
Anuradha is governed by Mitra, lord of friendship and harmonious alliance. Its lotus symbol blossoms through devotion and connection. This is the nakshatra of loyal companionship and the ability to thrive among others, even far from home. Tradition associates Anuradha with deep friendship, devotion, organisational skill, balanced ambition and success won through cooperation rather than conflict.
If a child is born under Anuradha nakshatra, tradition suggests a name beginning with one of these syllables, chosen by the Moon's pada (quarter) at birth: Na, Ni, Nu, Ne — one syllable for each of the four padas.