Key attributes
| Ruling planet (Vimshottari lord) | Mars (7-year dasha) |
| Rashi span | Makara–Kumbha |
| Gana (temperament) | Rakshasa |
| Nadi | Madhya |
| Yoni (symbol) | Lion |
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Dhanishta Nakshatra (23 of 27)
Dhanishta nakshatra (#23 of 27): ruling planet Mars, Rakshasa gana, Madhya nadi, Lion yoni. Personality, strengths and matching guide.
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Overview
Dhanishta is the 23th of 27 lunar mansions, spanning Makara–Kumbha, ruled by Mars with Rakshasa gana and Madhya nadi.
The 4 padas of Dhanishta
| Pada | Degrees | Navamsa (D9) | Pada lord | Name syllable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pada 1 | 293°20′–296°40′ | Simha | Sun | Ga |
| Pada 2 | 296°40′–300°00′ | Kanya | Mercury | Gi |
| Pada 3 | 300°00′–303°20′ | Tula | Venus | Gu |
| Pada 4 | 303°20′–306°40′ | Vrischika | Mars | Ge |
Each pada is exactly one navamsa (3°20′), so the pada sets the D9 sign that refines a reading. The name syllable (akshar) is the traditional avakahada-chakra starting sound for a baby born in that pada — see baby names for Dhanishta →.
Essence of Dhanishta
Dhanishta, the drum, gives rhythm and renown: wealth of timing in music, work and society. Groups move better when you set the beat.
People born in Dhanishta carry the Rakshasa temperament and Lion yoni symbolism. In marriage matching, Madhya nadi pairings need a careful check for nadi dosha and its classical cancellations — never a verdict from the nakshatra name alone.
Compatibility shortlist
Nakshatras often cross-checked with Dhanishta in classical gun milan (starting points — always verify with the full 36-gun calculator):
Matching notes
In kundli milan, Dhanishta's Rakshasa gana, Madhya nadi and Lion yoni each enter the 36-gun count. Same-nadi pairings create nadi dosha (with classical cancellations); yoni compatibility follows the traditional animal-friendship grid. The only reliable way to read it is the full ashtakoota — run one free below.
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FAQ
What is Dhanishta nakshatra good for?
Dhanishta (Rakshasa gana, Madhya nadi) is classically associated with Dhanishta, the drum, gives rhythm and renown: wealth of timing in music, work and society. Groups move better when you s — read in the context of the full birth chart, not in isolation.
Which nakshatras match well with Dhanishta?
In gun milan, Dhanishta's Rakshasa gana and Lion yoni are compared koota-by-koota. Classical shortlists often include Krittika, Ashlesha, Magha — but the full 36-gun score is the only reliable check.
What is the ruling planet of Dhanishta?
Mars rules Dhanishta in the vimshottari dasha system (7 years in the 120-year cycle).
What are the name letters (akshar) for Dhanishta nakshatra?
Babies born in Dhanishta are traditionally named starting with Ga, Gi, Gu, Ge — one syllable per pada (1–4), from the avakahada chakra. See our Dhanishta baby-name list for examples.