Ashlesha
Ashlesha, meaning "the embrace", is the 9th of the 27 nakshatras in Indian astronomy and astrology. It corresponds to a group of stars in the constellation Hydra: δ, ε, η, ρ, and σ Hydrae. The main star is ε Hydrae, which has the modern name Ashlesha after the nakshatra.
It is also known as Ayilyam in Tamil and Malayalam. Ashlesha is also known as the Clinging Star or Nāga. It extends from 16:40 to 30:00 in Cancer.
The planetary lord is Mercury or Budha and it's colour is green.It's presiding deities are the Nāgas or Nagdevata.
The nakshatra's symbol is a coiled serpent. It is a Trikshana or Three eyed. It's animal symbol is the male Cat, Gana, Dosha.