Nakshatra
Ashlesha Meaning
Ashlesha is one of the 27 nakshatras, or lunar mansions, through which the Moon is tracked in panchang. Nakshatra is used for daily panchang, muhurat context, naming traditions, and festival interpretation.
In Simple Terms
Ashlesha is one of the 27 lunar mansions used in panchang and Vedic astrology. Its exact use depends on the wider panchang context: tithi, nakshatra, yoga, karana, vaara, and local sunrise.