Nakshatra 23 of 27
Dhanishta Nakshatra
धनिष्ठा
Dhanishta is the 23th of the 27 nakshatras, spanning 23°20′ Makara – 6°40′ Kumbha in Makara → Kumbha. Its lord is Mars, its presiding deity is Ashta Vasus (eight gods of abundance), and its symbol is the damaru (drum). A person whose Moon sits in this arc at birth has Dhanishta as their Janma Nakshatra.
Lord (Dasha)
Mars
Deity
Ashta Vasus
Symbol
Damaru (drum)
Rashi
Makara → Kumbha
Degrees
23°20′ Makara – 6°40′ Kumbha
Gana
Rakshasa
Yoni
Simha (Lion)
Name letters
Ga, Gi, Gu, Ge
Nature & Characteristics
Dhanishta means "the wealthiest": the drum of Shiva that keeps the beat of creation. Ruled by Mars with the eight Vasus as deities, it grants rhythm in every sense: musical talent, impeccable timing in action and business, and the group-instinct of an orchestra. Its natives are performers and organisers who make many people move as one.
Career, Life Path & Lessons
Music and dance (especially percussion), athletics, real estate and property (the Vasus rule the elements of dwelling), finance, and large-scale coordination all prosper. Dhanishta natives frequently earn wealth away from their birthplace and are generous patrons of the arts. The drum is hollow, that is why it sings, and the nakshatra's classical caution is marital and emotional hollowness when performance replaces intimacy. The remedy is playing for someone, not for applause.
Dhanishta Padas & Baby Name Letters
Each nakshatra divides into four padas of 3°20′, each mapped to a navamsa rashi and a traditional naming syllable. A child born under Dhanishta is classically named with the syllable of their pada.
| Pada | Navamsa | Name begins with |
|---|---|---|
| Pada 1 | Simha Navamsa | Ga |
| Pada 2 | Kanya Navamsa | Gi |
| Pada 3 | Tula Navamsa | Gu |
| Pada 4 | Vrishchika Navamsa | Ge |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which rashi is Dhanishta Nakshatra in?
Dhanishta Nakshatra spans 23°20′ Makara – 6°40′ Kumbha of the sidereal zodiac, falling in Makara → Kumbha. Anyone whose Moon occupies this arc at birth has Dhanishta as their Janma Nakshatra (birth star).
Who is the lord of Dhanishta Nakshatra?
Mars is the Vimshottari lord of Dhanishta, so a person born under it begins life in a Mars Mahadasha. Its presiding deity is Ashta Vasus (eight gods of abundance), and its symbol is the damaru (drum).
What are the baby name letters for Dhanishta Nakshatra?
The traditional naming syllables (Namakarana) for Dhanishta are Ga, Gi, Gu, Ge — one for each pada. A child born in pada 1 takes a name beginning with "Ga", pada 2 with "Gi", pada 3 with "Gu", and pada 4 with "Ge".
What is the gana and yoni of Dhanishta Nakshatra?
Dhanishta is a Rakshasa gana nakshatra with Simha (Lion) yoni. Gana and Yoni are two of the Ashtakoota factors matched in Kundali Milan — Gana reflects temperament compatibility, while Yoni reflects instinctive compatibility.