Dhanishta nakshatra: baby name letters by pada
Names for a baby born in Dhanishta nakshatra (ధనిష్ఠ) traditionally begin with గా, గీ, గూ, గే (Ga, Gi, Gu, Ge) – one syllable for each of the four padas. The table gives the letter and rasi of each pada, the sources that differ, and the next dates and times the Moon is in Dhanishta.
| Pada | Letter | Rasi | Moon (sidereal) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | గాGa | Makara | Makara 23°20′ – Makara 26°40′ |
| 2 | గీGi | Makara | Makara 26°40′ – Makara 30°00′ |
| 3 | గూGu | Kumbha | Kumbha 0°00′ – Kumbha 3°20′ |
| 4 | గేGe | Kumbha | Kumbha 3°20′ – Kumbha 6°40′ |
Find the pada from date and time of birth
Next Dhanishta nakshatra dates
| From (IST) | Until (IST) | Pada begins (IST) |
|---|---|---|
| 6:02 PM, Tuesday 20 October 2026 | 7:48 PM (21 Oct) | 1: 6:02 PM; 2: 12:32 AM (21 Oct); 3: 7:00 AM (21 Oct); 4: 1:25 PM (21 Oct) |
| 2:17 AM, Tuesday 17 November 2026 | 4:34 AM (18 Nov) | 1: 2:17 AM; 2: 8:54 AM; 3: 3:30 PM; 4: 10:04 PM |
| 9:12 AM, Monday 14 December 2026 | 11:53 AM (15 Dec) | 1: 9:12 AM; 2: 3:54 PM; 3: 10:35 PM; 4: 5:15 AM (15 Dec) |
Times in IST from the Moon’s sidereal position (Lahiri); the nakshatra is the same everywhere at a given moment, only the local clock time differs. Born today · This week
All six sources give the same letters for this nakshatra (vowel length aside).
Sources: Thraitha panchangam · prokerala (Telugu) · Appakaviyamu · Wikipedia (English) / prokerala (English) · Wikipedia (Marathi) · Wikipedia (Sanskrit) – how the letters were chosen
FAQ
What are the name letters for Dhanishta nakshatra?
Pada 1: Ga (గా), pada 2: Gi (గీ), pada 3: Gu (గూ), pada 4: Ge (గే).
Which rasi is Dhanishta nakshatra?
pada 1: Makara; pada 2: Makara; pada 3: Kumbha; pada 4: Kumbha.
How do I know the pada of a baby born in Dhanishta?
The pada depends on the minute of birth: enter the date, time and place in the namakshara tool, or see the pada start times in the table above (each pada lasts about six hours).