Nakshatra
Dhanishta Nakshatra
Born under Dhanishta? It is ruled by Mars, its symbol is a drum, and it belongs to the Rakshasa (intense) gana, Madhya (Pitta) nadi and Lion yoni. In a guna match, the Gana, Nadi and Yoni kootas come from these. The naming syllables are in the padas below.
- Ruling planet
- Mars
- Gana
- Rakshasa (intense)
- Nadi
- Madhya (Pitta)
- Yoni
- Lion
- Symbol
- a drum
- Deity
- the Vasus
Padas, degrees & syllables
| Pada | Degrees | Syllable |
|---|---|---|
| Pada 1 | 293°20' – 296°40' | Ga गा |
| Pada 2 | 296°40' – 300° | Gi गी |
| Pada 3 | 300° – 303°20' | Gu गू |
| Pada 4 | 303°20' – 306°40' | Ge गे |
Yoni Koota
Dhanishta belongs to the Lion yoni. The Yoni koota (max 4 points) in Guna Milan assesses physical and instinctive compatibility between two individuals.
The mortal-enemy pairing for Lion is Elephant. This pair scores 0 in the Yoni koota.
Other nakshatras with Lion yoni:
What this gana means for matching
Rakshasa (intense) · Deva (divine): A Deva-Rakshasa pairing is traditionally flagged as gana dosha, worth checking closely in a full kundli match.
Rakshasa (intense) · Manushya (human): This pairing is generally considered workable in the Gana koota, without a major red flag.
FAQ
Which planet rules Dhanishta nakshatra? +
Dhanishta nakshatra is ruled by Mars.
Which gana and nadi does Dhanishta nakshatra belong to? +
Dhanishta belongs to the Rakshasa (intense) gana and Madhya (Pitta) nadi. The Gana and Nadi kootas of Guna Milan rest directly on these.
What is the symbol and deity of Dhanishta nakshatra? +
Dhanishta's symbol is a drum and its presiding deity is the Vasus.
What is the yoni of Dhanishta nakshatra? +
Dhanishta's yoni is Lion. Its mortal-enemy yoni pairing in Yoni koota is Elephant.
What are the baby name syllables for Dhanishta nakshatra? +
The starting syllables for Dhanishta's four padas are: Pada 1: Ga, Pada 2: Gi, Pada 3: Gu, Pada 4: Ge.
Next step
Get the real 36-guna score from both birth details
In a guna match, Dhanishta counts through its gana, nadi and yoni. Both partners' nakshatras give your score.
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