Vishakha nakshatra (விசாகம்)
Vishakha is the 16th of the 27 nakshatras. It is ruled by Jupiter, its presiding deity is Indra and Agni together, and its symbol is a triumphal arch or a potter's wheel.
| Tamil / Hindi | விசாகம் / विशाखा |
|---|---|
| Span (sidereal) | 20°00′ Tula – 3°20′ Vrishchika |
| Rasi | Tula (padas 1, 2, 3); Vrishchika (pada 4) |
| Ruling planet (dasha lord) | Jupiter |
| Deity | Indra and Agni together |
| Symbol | a triumphal arch or a potter's wheel |
| Gana | Rakshasa |
| Yoni (animal) | Tiger (male) |
| Nadi | Antya |
| Rajju | Nabhi |
| Vedha (obstructing) star | Krittika |
People born with the Moon in Vishakha begin life in the dasha of Jupiter. In marriage matching, its Rakshasa gana, Antya nadi and Nabhi rajju are compared with the partner's star — read how the poruthams work and why Rajju and Nadi matter.
Marriage matching for a Vishakha bride
Uttamam (excellent) with a groom born in: no star in all padas.
Uttamam for some padas: Mrigashira, Ardra, Chitra, Swati.
Rejected (same nadi or vedha) with: Krittika, Rohini, Ashlesha, Magha, Uttara Ashadha, Shravana, Revati.
All 27 groom's stars for a Vishakha bride
| Groom's star | Poruthams | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Chitra | 7–10 / 12 | Uttamam or Madhyamam (depends on pada) |
| Ardra | 5–8 / 12 | Uttamam or Madhyamam (depends on pada) |
| Mrigashira | 4–7 / 12 | Uttamam or Madhyamam (depends on pada) |
| Swati | 3–7 / 12 | Uttamam or Rejected (depends on pada) |
| Pushya | 7–8 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Hasta | 6–8 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Dhanishta | 5–8 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Ashwini | 7 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Mula | 7 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Purva Phalguni | 6–7 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Anuradha | 5–7 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Jyeshtha | 5–7 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Shatabhisha | 5–7 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Bharani | 6 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Uttara Bhadrapada | 5–6 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Purva Ashadha | 4 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Uttara Phalguni | 5–7 / 12 | Adhamam |
| Punarvasu | 4–7 / 12 | Adhamam |
| Vishakha | 4–6 / 12 | Adhamam or Rejected (depends on pada) |
| Purva Bhadrapada | 3–5 / 12 | Adhamam |
| Magha | 7–8 / 12 | Rejected |
| Ashlesha | 6–7 / 12 | Rejected |
| Rohini | 5–7 / 12 | Rejected |
| Krittika | 4–6 / 12 | Rejected |
| Shravana | 3–6 / 12 | Rejected |
| Uttara Ashadha | 2–5 / 12 | Rejected |
| Revati | 3–4 / 12 | Rejected |
Marriage matching for a Vishakha groom
Uttamam (excellent) with a bride born in: no star in all padas.
Uttamam for some padas: Anuradha, Jyeshtha, Dhanishta, Shatabhisha, Uttara Bhadrapada.
Rejected (same nadi or vedha) with: Krittika, Rohini, Ashlesha, Magha, Uttara Ashadha, Shravana, Revati.
All 27 bride's stars for a Vishakha groom
| Bride's star | Poruthams | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Shatabhisha | 8–9 / 12 | Uttamam or Madhyamam (depends on pada) |
| Jyeshtha | 6–9 / 12 | Uttamam or Madhyamam (depends on pada) |
| Dhanishta | 7–8 / 12 | Uttamam or Madhyamam (depends on pada) |
| Uttara Bhadrapada | 5–8 / 12 | Uttamam or Madhyamam (depends on pada) |
| Anuradha | 4–7 / 12 | Uttamam or Madhyamam (depends on pada) |
| Mula | 7–8 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Ashwini | 6–8 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Bharani | 6–8 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Chitra | 6–8 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Hasta | 6–7 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Purva Ashadha | 6–7 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Swati | 4–7 / 12 | Madhyamam or Rejected (depends on pada) |
| Ardra | 5–6 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Purva Phalguni | 5–6 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Pushya | 4–6 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Mrigashira | 4–5 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Purva Bhadrapada | 4–7 / 12 | Adhamam |
| Vishakha | 4–6 / 12 | Adhamam or Rejected (depends on pada) |
| Punarvasu | 3–5 / 12 | Adhamam |
| Uttara Phalguni | 3–4 / 12 | Adhamam |
| Shravana | 6–7 / 12 | Rejected |
| Rohini | 6 / 12 | Rejected |
| Magha | 5–6 / 12 | Rejected |
| Ashlesha | 4–6 / 12 | Rejected |
| Revati | 3–6 / 12 | Rejected |
| Krittika | 3–5 / 12 | Rejected |
| Uttara Ashadha | 3–5 / 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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