TempleTM Kerala
Nakshatra 16 of 27 · Rakshasa gana

Vishakha nakshatra

विशाखा · 20°00′ Libra – 3°20′ Scorpio · ruled by Jupiter, presided over by Indra–Agni.

Star map of the 27 nakshatras above a Kerala temple courtyard at night
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At a glance

Quick facts

Ruling lord Jupiter Vimshottari dasha lord
Deity Indra–Agni presiding archetype
Symbol Triumphal arch classical glyph
Gana Rakshasa temperament group
Yoni Tiger animal symbol used in matching
Dosha Pitta Ayurvedic constitution
Zodiac Libra / Scorpio where the mansion falls
Degrees 20°00′ Libra – 3°20′ Scorpio sidereal, Lahiri ayanamsa
Sacred tree Vikankata traditional sthana-vriksha
Birth syllables Ti · Tu · Te · To one per pada

Driven · ambitious · determined. Values follow the classical mappings used across Kerala jyotish practice.

Padas & navamsa

The four padas

Each pada is 3°20′ and corresponds to one navamsa sign. The syllable beside the pada is the traditional starting sound for a name given to a child born in that portion.

Pada Span Navamsa sign Syllable
Pada 1 200°00′ – 203°20′ Aries Ti
Pada 2 203°20′ – 206°40′ Aries Tu
Pada 3 206°40′ – 210°00′ Taurus Te
Pada 4 210°00′ – 213°20′ Gemini To

A Moon beyond four padas of this mansion sits in Anuradha; before it, in Swati.

Temperament

Indra and Agni together give fierce focus and a taste for triumph. Natives pursue goals with stamina, sometimes at a personal cost.

Work & career

Politics, law, research, defence, entrepreneurship and competitive fields.

Body & health

Nerves, reproductive system and burnout from overwork.

Relationships

Intense and loyal, though rivalry can creep into partnerships.

Traditional guidance

Remedies & practice

Offer ghee on Saturdays, celebrate others' wins, and pace your ambition.

Nakshatra remedies are cultural and devotional practices. They are not a substitute for medical, financial or legal advice.

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