❓ How many Nakshatras are there in the Hindu Panchang and what are their names?

In the Hindu Panchang and Vedic astrology, generally 27 Nakshatras are considered. Including Abhijit Nakshatra, their number becomes 28. Abhijit is not used equally in all Panchangs and astrological calculations, so a list of 27 Nakshatras is generally given.

Names of the 27 Nakshatras: Ashwini, Bharani, Krittika, Rohini, Mrigshira, Ardra, Punarvasu, Pushya, shlesha, Magha, Purva Phalguni, Uttara Phalguni, Hasta, Chitra, Swati, Vishakha, Anuradha, Jyeshtha, Mula, Purva Ashadha, Uttara Ashadha, Shravana, Dhanishta, Shatabhisha, Purva Bhadrapada, Uttara Bhadrapada, and Revati.

28th Nakshatra: Abhijit.