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Mool Nakshatra Check for Your Baby

Gand Mool Dosha Calculator — Free & Instant

Enter your baby's date, time, and place of birth to check whether they were born in one of the 6 Gand Mool Nakshatras — with pada, severity, ruling lord, and Mool Shanti guidance.

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Frequently Asked Questions — Mool Nakshatra

What is Mool Nakshatra or Gand Mool Dosha?
Gand Mool Dosha occurs when a baby is born in one of 6 specific Nakshatras: Ashwini, Ashlesha, Magha, Jyeshtha, Mula, or Revati. These are traditionally considered inauspicious birth Nakshatras in Vedic astrology, and a remedial Mool Shanti Puja is customarily recommended.
Which 6 Nakshatras count as Gand Mool?
Ashwini, Magha, and Mula (ruled by Ketu), plus Ashlesha, Jyeshtha, and Revati (ruled by Mercury). Together these 6 of the 27 Nakshatras form the Gand Mool group.
Is every pada of a Mool Nakshatra equally inauspicious?
No. The 1st pada of Ashwini, Magha, and Mula ("head") and the 4th pada of Ashlesha, Jyeshtha, and Revati ("tail") are traditionally considered the most intense. The remaining padas of these 6 Nakshatras are a milder, general Gand Mool placement.
When is Mool Shanti Puja performed?
It is traditionally performed around the 27th day after birth, when the Moon returns to the same Nakshatra, often combined with the Namakaran (naming) ceremony. Exact timing varies by family tradition and should be confirmed by a qualified Jyotishi or pandit.
Does Gand Mool Dosha affect the baby permanently?
Vedic tradition holds that performing Mool Shanti Puja pacifies the affliction. Many families also consult a pandit for personalised guidance rather than relying on the birth Nakshatra alone.

🕉 This calculator is for educational guidance based on classical Vedic astrology rules. Always consult a qualified Jyotishi or pandit before making ritual decisions — read our full Gand Mool Dosha guide for more detail.