Nakshatra 23/27
Dhanishta (அவிட்டம்) nakshatra
Dhanishta is nakshatra number 23 of 27. Rasi span 23°20' Makara - 6°40' Kumbha; Vimshottari lord Mars. What follows is classical reference - your janma nakshatra is computed from the Lahiri Moon by the engine.
- Rasi span
- 23°20' Makara - 6°40' Kumbha
- Vimshottari lord
- Mars
- Deity (traditional)
- Vasus
- Symbol (traditional)
- Drum
- Gana
- Rakshasa gana (traditional)
- Birth syllables
- Traditional birth syllables: Ga, Gi, Gu, Ge
Padas
Each nakshatra has four padas of 3°20'. Pada 1 is the first 3°20' of the mansion; padas 2-4 follow. Padas are the classical bridge into navamsa (D9).
Traditional characteristics
Dhanishta is linked with the Vasus; classical texts speak of rhythm, wealth, and musical or group energy. Symbol: drum.
Mars is the Vimshottari lord. Spans Makara into Kumbha.
The above is classical attribution - not an engine-generated personality report.
Compatibility
Thirumana porutham uses both partners' janma nakshatras. Read the guide for the method; open the app to run a comparison.
Frequently asked questions
Is Dhanishta my nakshatra?
This page is general reference only. Janma nakshatra comes from the birth Moon under Lahiri - use the free jathagam flow.
Who rules Dhanishta?
The Vimshottari lord is Mars. If this is your janma nakshatra, the dasha sequence starts from that lord.
How does this relate to porutham?
Thirumana porutham uses both partners' janma nakshatras. See /guides/10-porutham and /thirumana-porutham.