Dhanishta nakshatra (அவிட்டம்)
Dhanishta is the 23rd of the 27 nakshatras. It is ruled by Mars, its presiding deity is the eight Vasus, and its symbol is a drum (mridangam).
| Tamil / Hindi | அவிட்டம் / धनिष्ठा |
|---|---|
| Span (sidereal) | 23°20′ Makara – 6°40′ Kumbha |
| Rasi | Makara (padas 1, 2); Kumbha (padas 3, 4) |
| Ruling planet (dasha lord) | Mars |
| Deity | the eight Vasus |
| Symbol | a drum (mridangam) |
| Gana | Rakshasa |
| Yoni (animal) | Lion (female) |
| Nadi | Madhya |
| Rajju | Siro |
| Vedha (obstructing) star | Mrigashira, Chitra |
People born with the Moon in Dhanishta begin life in the dasha of Mars. In marriage matching, its Rakshasa gana, Madhya nadi and Siro rajju are compared with the partner's star — read how the poruthams work and why Rajju and Nadi matter.
Marriage matching for a Dhanishta bride
Uttamam (excellent) with a groom born in: no star in all padas.
Uttamam for some padas: Swati, Vishakha, Uttara Ashadha, Shravana.
Rejected (same nadi or vedha) with: Bharani, Mrigashira, Pushya, Purva Phalguni, Chitra, Anuradha, Purva Ashadha, Uttara Bhadrapada.
All 27 groom's stars for a Dhanishta bride
| Groom's star | Poruthams | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Swati | 8 / 12 | Uttamam or Madhyamam (depends on pada) |
| Vishakha | 7–8 / 12 | Uttamam or Madhyamam (depends on pada) |
| Uttara Ashadha | 6–8 / 12 | Uttamam or Madhyamam (depends on pada) |
| Shravana | 7 / 12 | Uttamam or Madhyamam (depends on pada) |
| Magha | 7–8 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Mula | 7–8 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Shatabhisha | 7–8 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Krittika | 7 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Jyeshtha | 7 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Ashlesha | 6–7 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Hasta | 6–7 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Purva Bhadrapada | 5–7 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Ashwini | 6 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Rohini | 6 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Uttara Phalguni | 5–6 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Ardra | 4–5 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Revati | 4–5 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Punarvasu | 3–5 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Dhanishta | 5–7 / 12 | Adhamam or Rejected (depends on pada) |
| Anuradha | 6 / 12 | Rejected |
| Pushya | 5–6 / 12 | Rejected |
| Purva Phalguni | 5–6 / 12 | Rejected |
| Purva Ashadha | 5–6 / 12 | Rejected |
| Uttara Bhadrapada | 5–6 / 12 | Rejected |
| Chitra | 4–6 / 12 | Rejected |
| Bharani | 5 / 12 | Rejected |
| Mrigashira | 1–3 / 12 | Rejected |
Marriage matching for a Dhanishta groom
Uttamam (excellent) with a bride born in: no star in all padas.
Uttamam for some padas: Krittika, Rohini, Shatabhisha, Purva Bhadrapada.
Rejected (same nadi or vedha) with: Bharani, Mrigashira, Pushya, Purva Phalguni, Chitra, Anuradha, Purva Ashadha, Uttara Bhadrapada.
All 27 bride's stars for a Dhanishta groom
| Bride's star | Poruthams | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Purva Bhadrapada | 6–9 / 12 | Uttamam or Madhyamam (depends on pada) |
| Shatabhisha | 8 / 12 | Uttamam or Madhyamam (depends on pada) |
| Krittika | 7–8 / 12 | Uttamam or Madhyamam (depends on pada) |
| Rohini | 7–8 / 12 | Uttamam or Madhyamam (depends on pada) |
| Vishakha | 5–8 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Ardra | 6–7 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Ashlesha | 6–7 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Swati | 6–7 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Shravana | 6–7 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Revati | 5–7 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Ashwini | 6 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Magha | 5–6 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Punarvasu | 4–6 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Uttara Ashadha | 3–6 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Jyeshtha | 5 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Hasta | 4–5 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Mula | 4 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Uttara Phalguni | 3–4 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Dhanishta | 5–7 / 12 | Adhamam or Rejected (depends on pada) |
| Bharani | 6 / 12 | Rejected |
| Uttara Bhadrapada | 4–6 / 12 | Rejected |
| Pushya | 4–5 / 12 | Rejected |
| Purva Phalguni | 4–5 / 12 | Rejected |
| Mrigashira | 3–5 / 12 | Rejected |
| Chitra | 2–5 / 12 | Rejected |
| Purva Ashadha | 4 / 12 | Rejected |
| Anuradha | 3 / 12 | Rejected |
Matching here uses the birth stars only, with the rules AstroRealm applies (strict view: partial matches not counted). A full match also depends on the rasi and pada, which come from the exact birth time — check the full matching with both birth details, and consult an astrologer before deciding.
Check full matching Porutham table
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