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Nakshatra 23 of 27
Dhanishtha Nakshatra
धनिष्ठा · Lord: Mars · Deity: Ashta Vasus (8 elemental deities)
Musical, wealthy, ambitious. Moves in rhythm with the cosmos.
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Lucky Gem
Red Coral
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Lucky Colour
Silver
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Lucky Number
9
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Lucky Day
Tuesday
Presiding Deity
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Ashta Vasus (8 elemental deities)
Moon Rashi
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Makara (Capricorn)
4 Padas of Dhanishtha
Pada 1
Ga
3°20'
Pada 2
Gi
3°20'
Pada 3
Gu
3°20'
Pada 4
Ge
3°20'
Each Pada corresponds to one Leo Navamsha division. The birth Pada determines the auspicious starting syllable for naming.
Auspicious Name Syllables for Dhanishtha
Babies born under Dhanishtha Nakshatra are traditionally given names beginning with:
GaPada 1
GiPada 2
GuPada 3
GePada 4
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