Which planet rules Dhanishtha Nakshatra?

Mars is the Vimshottari lord of Dhanishtha. A person born with the Moon in Dhanishtha starts life in the Mars Mahadasha, which lasts 7 years in full; the part of the nakshatra the Moon has already crossed at birth is deducted from that first period.

What is the gana and nature of Dhanishtha Nakshatra?

Dhanishtha belongs to the Deva (divine) gana; Deva gana natives are described as gentle, generous and refined. The gana is what Gana Koota compares in horoscope matching. Its nature is Chara (movable), so in muhurta it is chosen for travel, vehicles, moving house and anything involving change.

Which zodiac sign is Dhanishtha Nakshatra in?

Dhanishtha runs from 293°20' to 306°40' of the sidereal zodiac, across Makara (Capricorn) and Kumbha (Aquarius): padas 1–2 in Makara (Capricorn) and padas 3–4 in Kumbha (Aquarius). Each pada covers 3°20'.

What are the padas and name letters of Dhanishtha Nakshatra?

Pada 1: "Gaa" (navamsha Simha (Leo)); Pada 2: "Gee" (navamsha Kanya (Virgo)); Pada 3: "Gu" (navamsha Tula (Libra)); Pada 4: "Ge" (navamsha Vrischika (Scorpio)). A child born in Dhanishtha is traditionally named starting with the syllable of their birth pada.

What is the symbol and yoni of Dhanishtha Nakshatra?

The symbol of Dhanishtha is the mridanga and its yoni (sacred animal) is the lion, which is what Yoni Koota compares in horoscope matching. Its Ayurvedic dosha is Pitta and purushartha is Dharma.

2026 Dhanishtha Nakshatra

Quick Overview

Lord: Mars
Deity: Vasu
Symbol: Mridanga
Gana: Deva (divine)
Rashi span: Padas 1–2 in Makara (Capricorn) and padas 3–4 in Kumbha (Aquarius)
Next Moon transit (New Delhi): Tue, Oct 20, 2026, 6:02 PM to Wed, Oct 21, 7:48 PM

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Dhanishtha is Nakshatra 23 of the 27, spanning 293°20' to 306°40' of the sidereal zodiac, across Makara (Capricorn) and Kumbha (Aquarius). Its ruling deity is Vasu and its Vimshottari lord is Mars; the name is rendered as "Wealthy".

Dhanishtha belongs to the Deva (divine) gana and its nature is Chara (movable). Its symbol is the mridanga, its yoni animal the lion, its dosha Pitta and its purushartha Dharma. Names for a child born in its four padas begin with Gaa, Gee, Gu and Ge.

Dhanishtha Nakshatra in other languages

Nakshatra number 23

Astronomical name: Beta Delphinum
English: Dhanista
Hindi / Sanskrit: Dhanishtha
Tamil: Avittam
Telugu: Dhanista
Sinhalese: Denata
Gujarati: Ghanistha
Malayalam: Avittam
Marathi: Dhanishta
Kannada: Dhanishta

Dhanishtha Nakshatra characteristics

Meaning: Wealthy
Tara: 4
Principal Star (Yogatara): Beta Delphini
Ruling Deity: Vasu
Temperament: Moveable
Mannerism: Head -raised
Vision: Blind
Kulakula: Self-made
Class: Crafts-man
Sex: Female
Element: Sky
Visha Portion (96 Minutes): From 4th hour
Amrita Portion (96 Minutes): From 12 h 36 m
Limb: Lower thighs
Start: 23 Cp 20
End: 6 Aq 40
Degrees of Zodiac: 293° 20' to 306° 40'
Vimshottari Lord: MarsMore
Ruling Deity (Vedic): Eight Vasus
Pada 1 Letter: गा (Gaa)
Pada 2 Letter: गी (Gee)
Pada 3 Letter: गु (Gu)
Pada 4 Letter: गे (Ge)
Sacred Animal: Lion
Devata who connects with the Sacred Animal: Durga
Gender: Female
Friendly Animal: Nil
Opposing Animal: Elephant
Nakshatra Doshas (Vata, Pitta, Kapha): Pitta
Purusharta (Dharma, Artha, Kama, Moksha): Dharma
Pada1 Purushartha: Moksha
Pada2 Purushartha: Kama
Pada3 Purushartha: Artha
Pada4 Purushartha: Dharma
Gana List: Deva
Direction of Nakshatra: East
Primary: Sattva
Secondary: Tamas
Tertiary: Tamas
Sidereal Longitude of Yogataras: 292°14'10"
Magnitude: 3.63
Latitude: 31°55'N
Declination: 14°40'N
Special Group: B-F
Combustion: February 07 - February 20
Deep Combustion Dates: February 05 - February 06
Trade Items: All precious metals, gems, money-exchange charges, pearls
Months: 7 days
Gotra of the Nakshatra: Kratu-One who Inspires
Bird: Peacock
Tree/Plant/Fruit: 1. Shami (Spunge tree) 2. Nariyal (Coconut tree)
Botanical Name for Tree: 1. Prosopis cineraria 2. Cocos nucifera
Birth in Suklapaksha: Peacock
Birth in Krishnapaksha: Vulture
Vedic Names of the Nakshatras: Shravishtha
Vedanga Jyotisha short forms of Nak.: Shtha
Srishti/Sthiti/Samhara: Sthiti

Moon in Dhanishtha Nakshatra in 2026

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January 2026

Jan 202620Tue

Dhanishtha NakshatraBegins: 1:07 PM, January 20Ends: 1:58 PM, January 21

February 2026

Feb 202616Mon

Dhanishtha NakshatraBegins: 8:48 PM, February 16Ends: 9:16 PM, February 17

March 2026

Mar 202616Mon

Dhanishtha NakshatraBegins: 5:56 AM, March 16Ends: 6:22 AM, March 17

April 2026

Apr 202612Sun

Dhanishtha NakshatraBegins: 3:14 PM, April 12Ends: 4:03 PM, April 13

May 2026

May 20269Sat

Dhanishtha NakshatraBegins: 11:24 PM, May 9Ends: 12:50 AM, May 11

June 2026

Jun 20266Sat

Dhanishtha NakshatraBegins: 6:03 AM, June 6Ends: 7:55 AM, June 7

July 2026

Jul 20263Fri

Dhanishtha NakshatraBegins: 11:46 AM, July 3Ends: 1:44 PM, July 4

Jul 202630Thu

Dhanishtha NakshatraBegins: 5:43 PM, July 30Ends: 7:27 PM, July 31

August 2026

Aug 202627Thu

Dhanishtha NakshatraBegins: 12:48 AM, August 27Ends: 2:15 AM, August 28

September 2026

Sep 202623Wed

Dhanishtha NakshatraBegins: 9:09 AM, September 23Ends: 10:35 AM, September 24

October 2026

Oct 202620Tue

Dhanishtha NakshatraBegins: 6:02 PM, October 20Ends: 7:48 PM, October 21

November 2026

Nov 202617Tue

Dhanishtha NakshatraBegins: 2:17 AM, November 17Ends: 4:34 AM, November 18

December 2026

Dec 202614Mon

Dhanishtha NakshatraBegins: 9:12 AM, December 14Ends: 11:53 AM, December 15

Frequently Asked Questions about Dhanishtha Nakshatra

The ruling deity of Dhanishtha is Vasu. It is Nakshatra 23 of the 27 and is counted as a group of 4 stars, with Beta Delphini as its principal star (yogatara).