Dhanishta Nakshatra (धनिष्ठा)
Dhanishta is the 23th of the 27 nakshatras. Tradition associates it with rhythm, music, generosity and prosperity.
- Zodiac span
- 23°20′ Makara (Capricorn) to 6°40′ Kumbha (Aquarius)
- Ruling planet
- Mars
- Deity
- Eight Vasus (gods of abundance)
- Symbol
- Drum
- Gana
- Rakshasa
- Nadi
- Madhya
- Yoni
- Lion
- Moon sign(s)
- Makara (Capricorn) and Kumbha (Aquarius)
Guna Milan with other nakshatras
Typical Ashtakoot scores, using the middle of each nakshatra. Your real score depends on the exact Moon degree (and Manglik needs full charts), so use the free calculator for an exact answer.
Dhanishta boy, best matches
| Shatabhisha शतभिषा | 33/36 | |
| Krittika कृत्तिका | 29.5/36 | |
| Mula मूल | 28.5/36 | |
| Purva Bhadrapada पूर्वा भाद्रपद | 28.5/36 | |
| Dhanishta धनिष्ठा | 28/36 | |
| Rohini रोहिणी | 26/36 | |
| Jyeshtha ज्येष्ठा | 25/36 | |
| Magha मघा | 24.5/36 |
Dhanishta girl, best matches
| Shatabhisha शतभिषा | 33/36 | |
| Krittika कृत्तिका | 30.5/36 | |
| Mula मूल | 29.5/36 | |
| Purva Bhadrapada पूर्वा भाद्रपद | 28.5/36 | |
| Dhanishta धनिष्ठा | 28/36 | |
| Rohini रोहिणी | 27/36 | |
| Jyeshtha ज्येष्ठा | 26/36 | |
| Magha मघा | 25.5/36 |
All 27 scores for a Dhanishta boy
| Shatabhisha शतभिषा | 33/36 | |
| Krittika कृत्तिका | 29.5/36 | |
| Mula मूल | 28.5/36 | |
| Purva Bhadrapada पूर्वा भाद्रपद | 28.5/36 | |
| Dhanishta धनिष्ठा | 28/36 | |
| Rohini रोहिणी | 26/36 | |
| Jyeshtha ज्येष्ठा | 25/36 | |
| Magha मघा | 24.5/36 | |
| Vishakha विशाखा | 24.5/36 | |
| Swati स्वाति | 21/36 | |
| Ashwini अश्विनी | 20/36 | |
| Shravana श्रवण | 19.5/36 | |
| Ardra आर्द्रा | 19/36 | |
| Hasta हस्त | 19/36 | |
| Punarvasu पुनर्वसु | Bhakoot | 18.5/36 |
| Chitra चित्रा | 18/36 | |
| Ashlesha आश्लेषा | Bhakoot | 17.5/36 |
| Uttara Ashadha उत्तराषाढ़ा | 17.5/36 | |
| Uttara Phalguni उत्तरा फाल्गुनी | Bhakoot | 16.5/36 |
| Purva Ashadha पूर्वाषाढ़ा | Nadi | 14.5/36 |
| Revati रेवती | Bhakoot | 14/36 |
| Mrigashira मृगशिरा | Nadi Bhakoot | 13/36 |
| Anuradha अनुराधा | Nadi | 12/36 |
| Purva Phalguni पूर्वा फाल्गुनी | Nadi | 10.5/36 |
| Bharani भरणी | Nadi | 10/36 |
| Uttara Bhadrapada उत्तरा भाद्रपद | Nadi Bhakoot | 6/36 |
| Pushya पुष्य | Nadi Bhakoot | 4.5/36 |
Questions people ask
Who is the ruling planet of Dhanishta nakshatra?
Dhanishta is ruled by Mars. People born with the Moon here begin life in Mars Mahadasha in the Vimshottari dasha system.
What is the gana and nadi of Dhanishta?
Dhanishta belongs to Rakshasa gana and Madhya nadi. Its yoni (animal symbol) is the lion.
Which nakshatras match best with Dhanishta?
Using each nakshatra’s mid-point, the highest traditional Guna Milan scores for a Dhanishta boy are with Shatabhisha (33), Krittika (29.5), Mula (28.5). Real results depend on the exact Moon degree and the other koota rules, so always check both full birth charts.
Does Dhanishta have Nadi dosha with Bharani?
Dhanishta shares Madhya nadi with Bharani, Mrigashira, Pushya, Purva Phalguni, Chitra, Anuradha, Purva Ashadha, Uttara Bhadrapada, so the Nadi koota scores 0 with them. Tradition cancels this in several cases (for example the same nakshatra in different charans). See the Nadi dosha page for the rules.
Astrology is a traditional system of interpretation, offered here for reflection. It is not a scientifically proven way to predict events or decide relationships.