DHANISHTHA STAR / NAKSHATRA

Dhanishtha- FluteDhanishtha - Flute

Dhanishta/Avittam is ruled by the Vasus, the Gods of abundance. It is known as the"Star of Symphony". This nakshatra is owned by the fiery planet Mars. This nakshatra spans from 23°-20' in Makar to 6°-40' in Kumbha. The symbol is a drum and tabla. Dhanishtha has two meanings in it - one is Dhana (riches) and the other is Dhvani (sound).Dhanishta builds upon the connections of Shravana and makes them more practical.

Dhanishtha Characteristics

A person born in this Nakshatra is of excellent behaviour, practical, rich, powerful and kind hearted. People born in this nakshatra are lean and tall, with good ability to resist contagious diseases. These people get angry and are determined to crush the offender with all their might.These people need to take proper care of their health, as they tend to neglect their health problems till they reach the extreme stage.



Dhanishta born are passionate about the past and spend time in learning about it.

Dhanishtha Nakshatra has one uncommon characteristic denoting delayed marriage or unhappy married life.

Females born in this nakshatra always look younger than their actual age. Marital life will be happy and satisfactory. Those born under this nakshatra could suffer from complaints like anaemia, cough and cold etc. Women may suffer from uterine problems.

They are patient, suffering, royal life, enduring, revengeful, brave and social.