Gandmool nakshatra
Gandmool refers to six nakshatras at the junctions of the zodiac: Ashwini, Ashlesha, Magha, Jyeshtha, Mula and Revati. A birth in them traditionally calls for a Mool Shanti ritual.
Which nakshatras
The six sit at the boundaries where a water sign meets a fire sign: Ashlesha–Magha, Jyeshtha–Mula and Revati–Ashwini. Each is ruled by Mercury or Ketu. Because the Moon crosses a sign boundary within them, they are called gand (junction) mool (root) nakshatras.
Birth in Gandmool
A child born with the Moon in one of these is said to be in Gandmool, and a shanti puja is performed, traditionally when the Moon returns to the same nakshatra 27 days later. The severity is judged by the pada; some quarters are held harmless.
In the panchang
Hastro marks the Gandmool windows of each day. Muhurat rules for mundan and namakaran penalise them; other events ignore them.
FAQ
How do I know if my child was born in Gandmool?
Enter the birth details in the Kundali tab and look at the Moon’s nakshatra. If it is one of the six, the chart notes it.
When is the Mool Shanti done?
Commonly on the 27th day after birth when the Moon returns to the birth nakshatra, or on a later day with the same nakshatra.
Related: Nakshatra Panchak Kundali (birth chart)