Dhanishthaधनिष्ठा
Dhanishtha is the twenty-third Nakshatra (23°20' Makara–6°40' Kumbha), symbolized by a musical drum and ruled by the eight Vasus, deities of material wealth. Its Yoni (compatibility animal) is Lion, its Gana is Rakshasa, and its Nadi is Madhya (Pitta).
Dhanishtha is on this app's "good" Muhurat Search list only for vehicle purchase — it is not on the favorable or unfavorable list for property purchase, Griha Pravesh, or new job. (Note: this app's backend previously had a spelling mismatch — "Dhanishtha" vs. the canonical "Dhanishta" — that silently prevented this activity match from firing; it has since been corrected.)
Dhanishtha's Visha Ghati begins at the 10th ghati (of 60) — the earliest starting point of any Nakshatra in this app's table alongside Anuradha and Shravana.
Dhanishtha is ruled by the eight Vasus, deities associated with material wealth, natural elements, and abundance. Its symbol is a musical drum, representing rhythm, celebration, and prosperity announced publicly. Its ruling planet (Nakshatra lord, used in Vimshottari Dasha sequencing) is Mars.
Classical texts associate Dhanishtha with wealth, musical or rhythmic talent, and a generous, celebratory nature — people with a strong Dhanishtha influence are traditionally described as prosperous, sociable, and often drawn to music, dance, or group celebration.
Per the traditional naming-syllable table this app uses for the Baby Names feature, a child born under Dhanishtha's four Padas is traditionally named starting with "Ga", "Gi", "Gu", or "Ge" respectively.