What is Dhanishta nakshatra? Dhanishta is nakshatra 23 of 27, in Makara (padas 1, 2), Kumbha (padas 3, 4). Its ruling planet is Mars, its deity is The eight Vasus, and its name letters are Ga, Gi, Gu and Ge.
Dhanishta at a glance
- Rashi
- Makara (padas 1, 2), Kumbha (padas 3, 4)
- Ruling planet
- Mars
- Deity
- The eight Vasus
- Symbol
- Drum
- Gana
- Rakshasa
- Class
- Chara (movable)
What it’s good for
Traditionally chosen for journeys, buying a vehicle and anything that involves movement.
Baby names for Dhanishta
Each pada gives a sound for the name: pada 1 is Ga, pada 2 is Gi, pada 3 is Gu, pada 4 is Ge.
| Pada | Name | Meaning | For |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 (Ga) | Gagan | Sky | Boy |
| 1 (Ga) | Gandharv | Celestial musician | Boy |
| 1 (Ga) | Ganesh | Lord of the ganas | Boy |
| 1 (Ga) | Ganapati | Lord of the ganas | Boy |
| 1 (Ga) | Gaurav | Honour | Boy |
| 1 (Ga) | Ganga | The holy river | Girl |
| 1 (Ga) | Gargi | A Vedic woman scholar | Girl |
| 1 (Ga) | Garima | Dignity | Girl |
| 1 (Ga) | Gauri | Parvati | Girl |
| 1 (Ga) | Gayatri | The Vedic metre and goddess | Girl |
| 2 (Gi) | Giridhar | Krishna, who lifted the mountain | Boy |
| 2 (Gi) | Girish | Lord of the mountain, Shiva | Boy |
| 2 (Gi) | Girija | Parvati | Girl |
| 3 (Gu) | Gunvant | Virtuous | Boy |
| 3 (Gu) | Gurudatt | Given by the guru | Boy |
| 3 (Gu) | Gunjan | Humming | Girl |
| 3 (Gu) | Gunvati | Virtuous | Girl |
| 4 (Ge) | Geetansh | Part of a song | Boy |
| 4 (Ge) | Geeta | Song, the Bhagavad Gita | Girl |
| 4 (Ge) | Geetika | Little song | Girl |
Sources
- Muhurta Chintamani, for the classes of nakshatra.
- Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra, for the ruling planets in the Vimshottari system.
- Name letters follow the Avakahada chart used in Indian panchangs.
Pujas for Dhanishta
A pandit can pick the right date from the birth details.
Questions devotees ask us
What are the name letters for Dhanishta nakshatra?
The four padas of Dhanishta give Ga, Gi, Gu, Ge. Pada 1 is Ga, and so on.
Who is the ruling planet of Dhanishta?
Mars rules Dhanishta in the Vimshottari system. The presiding deity is The eight Vasus.
Is Dhanishta a gandamool nakshatra?
No. The six gandamool nakshatras are Ashwini, Ashlesha, Magha, Jyeshtha, Mula and Revati.
Which rashi does Dhanishta belong to?
Dhanishta falls in Makara (padas 1, 2), Kumbha (padas 3, 4).