- Dhanishta
-
Delphinus map showing Dhanistha
Nakshatras Ashvinī Bharanī Kṛttikā Rohinī Mrigashīra Ārdrā Punarvasu Pushya Āshleshā Maghā Pūrva Phalgunī Uttara Phalgunī Hasta Chitrā Svātī Vishākhā Anurādhā Jyeshtha Mūla Pūrva Ashādhā Uttara Ashādhā Shravana Dhanistha Shatabhisha Pūrva Bhādrapadā Uttara Bhādrapadā Revatī Dhanishta (Devanagari: धनिष्ठा) is the twenty-third nakshatra in Hindu astronomy, corresponding to α to δ Delphini.[1] It is also known as Dhanishtha or Avittam.[2] In Jyotiṣa, Dhanishta is ruled by Mangala (the planet Mars). Dhanishta is classified as a Movable nakshatra, meaning that, under electional astrological beliefs, it is best to begin activities like travel when the moon is in Dhanishta.[3]
The deities which preside over Dhanishta are the eight vasus: Agni, Prithvi, Vāyu, Antariksha, Āditya, Dyaus, Chandramas and Nakstrani. The symbol most commonly used to represent Dhanishta is the drum known as the mridanga, and the flute.[4]
Traditional Hindu given names are determined by which pada (quarter) of a nakshatra the moon was in at the time of birth. In the case of Ashvini, the given name would begin with the following syllables:
- Ga (गा)
- Gi (गी)
- Gu (गु)
- Ge (गे)[5]
References
- ^ http://www.indianastrology2000.com/astrology-clues/dhanishta.php
- ^ http://www.mypanchang.com/nakshatras.html
- ^ Hart De Fouw, Robert Svoboda. ‘’Light on Life: An Introduction to the Astrology of India.’’ 2003: pg. 206. ISBN 0940985691
- ^ Bepin Behari, David Frawley. Myths & Symbols of Vedic Astrology. Lotus Press: 2003. ISBN 0940985519 pg. 238
- ^ http://www.mypanchang.com/nakshatras.html
Hindu deities and texts Gods 
Goddesses Texts Hinduism · Hindu mythology · Indian epic poetry Categories:- Hindu astrology
- Nakshatra
- Hindu astronomy
Wikimedia Foundation. 2010.
