Rajju Porutham Basics

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Rajju Porutham Basics

Rajju Porutham is a traditional Nakshatra-based compatibility classification used in Vedic astrology. In this system, the Nakshatras are divided into five Rajju groups, each corresponding to a different part of the body: Pada (Foot), Uru (Thigh), Udara (Stomach), Kanda (Neck), and Shiro (Head).

The following classification provides the Nakshatra groups associated with each Rajju.

Rajju Nakshatra Classification

Pada Rajju (Foot)	Uru Rajju (Thigh)	Udara Rajju (Stomach)	Kanda Rajju (Neck)	Shiro Rajju (Head)
1. Ashwini	1. Bharani	1. Krittika	1. Rohini	1. Mrigashirsha
2. Ashlesha	2. Pushya	2. Punarvasu	2. Ardra	2. Chitra
3. Magha	3. Purva Phalguni	3. Uttara Phalguni	3. Hasta	3. Dhanishta
4. Jyeshtha	4. Anuradha	4. Vishakha	4. Swati
5. Moola	5. Purva Ashadha	5. Uttara Ashadha	5. Shravana

The Five Rajju Groups

According to the supplied classification, the Nakshatras are arranged into five Rajju groups:

Pada Rajju (Foot) - Ashwini, Ashlesha, Magha, Jyeshtha and Moola
Uru Rajju (Thigh) - Bharani, Pushya, Purva Phalguni, Anuradha and Purva Ashadha
Udara Rajju (Stomach) - Krittika, Punarvasu, Uttara Phalguni, Vishakha and Uttara Ashadha
Kanda Rajju (Neck) - Rohini, Ardra, Hasta, Swati and Shravana
Shiro Rajju (Head) - Mrigashirsha, Chitra and Dhanishta

How to Identify the Rajju

To identify the Rajju associated with a Nakshatra, locate the Nakshatra in the table above. The corresponding column indicates its Rajju classification.

For example, Ashwini belongs to Pada Rajju (Foot), while Bharani belongs to Uru Rajju (Thigh). Krittika is classified under Udara Rajju (Stomach), while Rohini belongs to Kanda Rajju (Neck).

Mrigashirsha, Chitra, and Dhanishta are listed under Shiro Rajju (Head) in the supplied classification.

Rajju Porutham

In traditional astrology, Rajju Porutham is considered as one of the factors in marriage compatibility analysis. The Rajju associated with the Janma Nakshatra of each individual is identified before applying the relevant traditional rules.

The classification above provides the basic reference for determining the Rajju of a Nakshatra.

Nakshatras That Can Cause Arishtam (Afflictions)

The supplied reference also contains a separate list of Nakshatras and their Padas (quarters) associated with traditional Arishtam or affliction considerations. The columns indicate the person to whom the Arishtam is traditionally associated.

Nakshatra Name	Padas (Quarters) - To Whom Arishtam Occurs				Note
Nakshatra Name	Father	Mother	Child	Maternal Uncle	Note
Pushya	1	2	3	4	Jyeshtha 4th Pada causes affliction to the child's mother; Magha 1st, Hasta 1st, and Chitra 1st cause affliction to the father; also applies to others.
Magha	1	2	3	4
Hasta	1	2	3	4
Chitra	1	2	3	4
Purva Ashadha	1	2	3	4
Revati	1	2
Moola	1	2	3	4
Uttara Phalguni	1	2	3	4

Additional Nakshatras and Padas

The following Nakshatras and Padas are additionally listed in the supplied reference in connection with Arishtam considerations.

Nakshatra Name	Pada	Result of Birth	Note
Revati	4	If a child is born in any of these Padas (listed), it will cause distress to either the mother, father, or child. If the child survives, it will have royal yogas.	According to Jathaka Parijathakam
Ashwini	1
Ashlesha	4
Magha	1
Jyeshtha	4
Moola	1

Understanding the Arishtam Tables

In the first Arishtam table, the numbers 1, 2, 3, and 4 correspond to the four Padas (quarters) of a Nakshatra. The columns indicate the person to whom the Arishtam is traditionally associated: Father, Mother, Child, and Maternal Uncle.

The additional table separately lists specific Nakshatra-Pada combinations and the traditional statement associated with them. The supplied reference attributes the stated result to Jathaka Parijathakam.

These statements represent traditional astrological interpretations and should be understood within the context of the source tradition. They are not statements of medical, scientific, or deterministic outcomes.

Rajju Porutham classifies Nakshatras into five Rajju groups: Pada (Foot), Uru (Thigh), Udara (Stomach), Kanda (Neck), and Shiro (Head). These classifications form the basic reference for applying traditional Rajju Porutham rules.

The associated Arishtam references provide additional traditional Nakshatra-Pada considerations concerning the father, mother, child, and maternal uncle. Such interpretations should be understood as part of the traditional astrological framework in which they originated.