Nakshatra Calculator | Free Indian Astrology Software | Rashi ... Nakshatra calculator helps you find your birth star and other relevant astrological information using your date, place (country) and time of birth. What Is Nakshatra And Pada In Vedic Astrology? The term Nakshatra is made of two Sanskrit words, naksha and tra. 'Naksha' means to approach, and 'tra' means to guard.