What is Shatabhisha nakshatra? Shatabhisha is nakshatra 24 of 27, in Kumbha. Its ruling planet is Rahu, its deity is Varuna, the god of the waters, and its name letters are Go, Sa, Si and Su.
Shatabhisha at a glance
- Rashi
- Kumbha
- Ruling planet
- Rahu
- Deity
- Varuna, the god of the waters
- Symbol
- Empty circle
- 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 Shatabhisha
Each pada gives a sound for the name: pada 1 is Go, pada 2 is Sa, pada 3 is Si, pada 4 is Su.
| Pada | Name | Meaning | For |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 (Go) | Gokul | Krishna's childhood village | Boy |
| 1 (Go) | Gopal | Protector of cows, Krishna | Boy |
| 1 (Go) | Gopinath | Lord of the gopis, Krishna | Boy |
| 1 (Go) | Govind | Krishna, protector of cows | Boy |
| 1 (Go) | Godavari | A sacred river | Girl |
| 1 (Go) | Gomati | A sacred river | Girl |
| 1 (Go) | Gopika | Cowherd girl, devotee of Krishna | Girl |
| 2 (Sa) | Sachin | Indra | Boy |
| 2 (Sa) | Sagar | Ocean | Boy |
| 2 (Sa) | Sahadev | The youngest Pandava | Boy |
| 2 (Sa) | Sahas | Courage | Boy |
| 2 (Sa) | Sainath | Lord Sai | Boy |
| 2 (Sa) | Sadhana | Spiritual practice | Girl |
| 2 (Sa) | Sakshi | Witness | Girl |
| 2 (Sa) | Sandhya | Twilight | Girl |
| 2 (Sa) | Sangeeta | Music | Girl |
| 2 (Sa) | Sanika | Flute | Girl |
| 3 (Si) | Siddhant | Principle | Boy |
| 3 (Si) | Siddharth | One who has reached the goal | Boy |
| 3 (Si) | Siddhi | Achievement | Girl |
| 3 (Si) | Simran | Remembrance | Girl |
| 3 (Si) | Sindhu | River | Girl |
| 3 (Si) | Sita | Consort of Rama | Girl |
| 4 (Su) | Subodh | Easily understood, well taught | Boy |
| 4 (Su) | Subramanya | Son of Shiva | Boy |
| 4 (Su) | Sudarshan | Beautiful to see, Vishnu's discus | Boy |
| 4 (Su) | Sudhir | Resolute | Boy |
| 4 (Su) | Sujay | Great victory | Boy |
| 4 (Su) | Sudha | Nectar | Girl |
| 4 (Su) | Suhana | Pleasant | Girl |
| 4 (Su) | Suhasini | Pleasant smile | Girl |
| 4 (Su) | Sujata | Of good birth | Girl |
| 4 (Su) | Sukanya | Beautiful girl | 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 Shatabhisha
A pandit can pick the right date from the birth details.
Questions devotees ask us
What are the name letters for Shatabhisha nakshatra?
The four padas of Shatabhisha give Go, Sa, Si, Su. Pada 1 is Go, and so on.
Who is the ruling planet of Shatabhisha?
Rahu rules Shatabhisha in the Vimshottari system. The presiding deity is Varuna, the god of the waters.
Is Shatabhisha a gandamool nakshatra?
No. The six gandamool nakshatras are Ashwini, Ashlesha, Magha, Jyeshtha, Mula and Revati.
Which rashi does Shatabhisha belong to?
Shatabhisha falls in Kumbha.