PosituneDhanishta Nakshatra
Nakshatra number 23 of 27. Dhanishta is ruled by Mars and its presiding deity is The eight Vasus. Its symbol is: drum or flute.
Ruling planetMars
DeityThe eight Vasus
SymbolDrum or flute
SignMakara / Kumbha
When the Moon is in Dhanishta
Naming sounds by Pada
Dhanishta runs from 23°20′ of Makara to 6°40′ of Kumbha, a span of 13°20′. It splits into four Padas, and a child born while the Moon is in a Pada is traditionally given a name starting with that Pada's sound.
| Pada | Name starts with | Rashi | Degrees in sign |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ga | Makara (Capricorn) | 23°20′ to 26°40′ |
| 2 | Gi | Makara (Capricorn) | 26°40′ to 30°00′ |
| 3 | Gu | Kumbha (Aquarius) | 0°00′ to 3°20′ |
| 4 | Ge | Kumbha (Aquarius) | 3°20′ to 6°40′ |
Find your own Pada
The Pada depends on the exact birth time. Use the birth-chart calculator to find the Nakshatra and Pada from a date and time.
Deity names and symbols differ slightly between traditions and sources. Where two readings are common, both are shown.