Nakshatra #23 / 27
Dhanishta Nakshatra
Dhanishta keeps the cosmic rhythm — musical, wealthy-minded natives who synchronise groups, excelling wherever timing, rhythm and resources meet.
- Ruling planet
- Mars
- Deity
- Ashta Vasus (eight gods of abundance)
- Symbol
- Drum (damaru)
- Zodiac span
- Capricorn – Aquarius
- Gana
- Rakshasa (Demonic)
- Nadi
- Madhya (Pitta)
- Yoni
- Lion
- Name syllables
- Ga, Gi, Gu, Ge
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Which planet rules Dhanishta nakshatra?
Dhanishta is ruled by Mars. Natives born under it begin life in a Mars mahadasha.
Which syllables should a Dhanishta-born baby's name start with?
By pada, tradition assigns: Ga, Gi, Gu, Ge.
What are the gana and nadi of Dhanishta?
Dhanishta belongs to the Rakshasa (Demonic) gana and Madhya (Pitta) nadi — these decide the Gana (6 points) and Nadi (8 points) kootas in marriage matching.