Dhanishta at a glance
| Hindi name | धनिष्ठा |
|---|---|
| Number | 23 of 27 |
| Span | 23°20′ Makara – 6°40′ Kumbha |
| Rashi | Makara (Capricorn), Kumbha (Aquarius) |
| Ruling planet (dasha lord) | Mars (मंगल) |
| Deity | The eight Vasus |
| Symbol | Drum (mridanga) |
| Gana | Rakshasa |
| Yoni | Lion |
| Nadi | Madhya |
Dhanishta nakshatra name letters
| Pada | Letter | अक्षर | Rashi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ga | गा | Makara (Capricorn) |
| 2 | Gi | गी | Makara (Capricorn) |
| 3 | Gu | गू | Kumbha (Aquarius) |
| 4 | Ge | गे | Kumbha (Aquarius) |
Not sure of the pada? The nakshatra calculator works it out from the date, time and place of birth.
Nature of Dhanishta
Wealth, music and rhythm; generous and adaptable. The presiding deity, The eight Vasus, colours its qualities, and its lord Mars sets the first planetary period (mahadasha) for anyone born with the Moon here.
When is the Moon next in Dhanishta?
Tue, 17 Nov, Tue, 15 Dec, Mon, 11 Jan (by the nakshatra at sunrise, New Delhi). Many families choose these days for ceremonies suited to Dhanishta; see today's panchang.
Dhanishta nakshatra: common questions
What are the name letters for Dhanishta nakshatra?
By pada: pada 1 – Ga (गा); pada 2 – Gi (गी); pada 3 – Gu (गू); pada 4 – Ge (गे). A baby born in Dhanishta is traditionally given a name starting with the syllable of their birth pada.
Who is the lord of Dhanishta nakshatra?
Mars (मंगल) is the ruling planet of Dhanishta, which begins the Mars mahadasha for those born in it. Its presiding deity is The eight Vasus.
Which rashi does Dhanishta belong to?
Dhanishta is split between Makara (Capricorn) and Kumbha (Aquarius): padas 1, 2 fall in Makara (Capricorn) and the rest in Kumbha (Aquarius).
What are the gana, yoni and nadi of Dhanishta?
Dhanishta has Rakshasa gana, Lion yoni and Madhya nadi. These three are among the eight kootas compared in kundli milan (guna milan) before a marriage.