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Vishakha Nakshatra: Lord Jupiter, Deity, Padas, Name Letters and Moon Dates
What is Vishakha nakshatra?
Vishakha is the 16th of the 27 nakshatras, spanning 20°00′ Tula – 3°20′ Vrishchika (200°00′–213°20′ sidereal). Its Vimshottari lord is Jupiter and its deity is Indra and Agni (Indragni).
The Moon is next in Vishakha from 9 November 2026, 7:24 AM IST to 10 November 2026, 9:19 AM IST.
Which planet rules Vishakha nakshatra?
Jupiter rules Vishakha in the Vimshottari system, so a person born with the Moon in Vishakha begins life in the Jupiter dasha. Gana, yoni and nadi below are the values Kundli Milan uses.
| Number | 16 / 27 |
| Span | 20°00′ Tula – 3°20′ Vrishchika (200°00′–213°20′) |
| Rashi | Tula, Vrishchika |
| Vimshottari lord | Jupiter (16 years of dasha) |
| Deity | Indra and Agni (Indragni) |
| Gana | Rakshasa |
| Yoni | Tiger |
| Nadi | Antya (Kapha) |
What are the padas of Vishakha and their name letters?
Each pada is 3°20′. A child born in a pada traditionally gets a name starting with its syllable.
| Pada | Span | Rashi | Name letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20°00′ Tula – 23°20′ Tula | Tula | Ti |
| 2 | 23°20′ Tula – 26°40′ Tula | Tula | Tu |
| 3 | 26°40′ Tula – 30°00′ Tula | Tula | Te |
| 4 | 0°00′ Vrishchika – 3°20′ Vrishchika | Vrishchika | To |
When is the Moon in Vishakha next?
The day's nakshatra in a Panchang is the one the Moon is in. These are the Moon's next passages through Vishakha.
| Moon enters | Moon leaves | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 25 h 55 min | ||
| 26 h 9 min | ||
| 26 h 17 min |
The other nakshatras
Frequently asked questions
- Who is the lord of Vishakha nakshatra?
- Jupiter (Vimshottari dasha of 16 years).
- Which rashi is Vishakha nakshatra in?
- Vishakha lies in Tula and Vrishchika: 20°00′ Tula – 3°20′ Vrishchika.
- What is the gana of Vishakha?
- Rakshasa; yoni Tiger; nadi Antya (Kapha).
- What are the name letters for Vishakha nakshatra?
- Padas 1 to 4: Ti, Tu, Te, To.
- Who is the deity of Vishakha?
- Indra and Agni (Indragni), as named in the Taittiriya Brahmana.
- When is Vishakha nakshatra next?
- The Moon is next in Vishakha from 9 November 2026, 7:24 AM IST to 10 November 2026, 9:19 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