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Dhanishta Nakshatra: Lord Mars, Deity, Padas, Name Letters and Moon Dates
What is Dhanishta nakshatra?
Dhanishta is the 23rd of the 27 nakshatras, spanning 23°20′ Makara – 6°40′ Kumbha (293°20′–306°40′ sidereal). Its Vimshottari lord is Mars and its deity is the Vasus.
The Moon is next in Dhanishta from 17 November 2026, 2:17 AM IST to 18 November 2026, 4:34 AM IST.
Which planet rules Dhanishta nakshatra?
Mars rules Dhanishta in the Vimshottari system, so a person born with the Moon in Dhanishta begins life in the Mars dasha. Gana, yoni and nadi below are the values Kundli Milan uses.
What are the padas of Dhanishta and their name letters?
Each pada is 3°20′. A child born in a pada traditionally gets a name starting with its syllable.
When is the Moon in Dhanishta next?
The day's nakshatra in a Panchang is the one the Moon is in. These are the Moon's next passages through Dhanishta.
| Moon enters | Moon leaves | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 26 h 17 min | ||
| 26 h 40 min | ||
| 26 h 41 min |
The other nakshatras
Frequently asked questions
- Who is the lord of Dhanishta nakshatra?
- Mars (Vimshottari dasha of 7 years).
- Which rashi is Dhanishta nakshatra in?
- Dhanishta lies in Makara and Kumbha: 23°20′ Makara – 6°40′ Kumbha.
- What is the gana of Dhanishta?
- Rakshasa; yoni Lion; nadi Madhya (Pitta).
- What are the name letters for Dhanishta nakshatra?
- Padas 1 to 4: Ga, Gi, Gu, Ge.
- Who is the deity of Dhanishta?
- the Vasus, as named in the Taittiriya Brahmana.
- When is Dhanishta nakshatra next?
- The Moon is next in Dhanishta from 17 November 2026, 2:17 AM IST to 18 November 2026, 4:34 AM IST.
Positions: sidereal (nirayana) zodiac, Lahiri (Chitrapaksha) ayanamsa, Swiss Ephemeris with its data files. Times are Indian Standard Time (IST, UTC+05:30), the moment the Moon or Sun crosses the boundary, truncated to the minute; the same instant holds everywhere, only the clock time differs. Lords: Vimshottari dasha order (Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra, chapter 46). Deities: Taittiriya Brahmana 3.1. Gana, yoni and nadi: the Ashtakoota tables of our Kundli Milan. Name letters: the Avakahada chakra. How we calculate