Dhanishta Nakshatra

ಧನಿಷ್ಠಾ ನಕ್ಷತ್ರ

Dhanishta is nakshatra 23 of 27 — an equal 13°20′ division of the sidereal zodiac that the Moon travels through. This page covers its deity, symbol, ruling planet, identifying star, meaning and traditional observances.

Deity

The eight Vasus

Symbol

Damaru drum

Ruling planet (dasha lord)

Kuja (Mars)

Chief star (yogatara)

β Delphini (Rotanev)

Sidereal span

293°20′–306°40′ (sidereal)

Meaning & mythology

The Vasus' damaru: wealth, rhythm, music. Dhanishta drums prosperity into motion.

Observances & practice

Music, dana of grain and wealth; rhythmic disciplines.

ಧನಿಷ್ಠಾ ನಕ್ಷತ್ರ — ಅರ್ಥ ಮತ್ತು ಪುರಾಣ

ದೇವತೆ

ಅಷ್ಟ ವಸುಗಳು

ಚಿಹ್ನೆ

ಡಮರು

ದಶಾಧಿಪತಿ

ಕುಜ

ಯೋಗತಾರೆ

β ಡಾಲ್ಫಿನ್

ವಸುಗಳ ಡಮರು: ಸಂಪತ್ತು, ಲಯ, ಸಂಗೀತ. ಧನಿಷ್ಠಾ ಸಮೃದ್ಧಿಯ ತಾಳ.

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