Vishakha Nakshatra
विशाखा
Vishakha is ruled by Jupiter and presided over by Indra-Agni, the combined powers of leadership and fire. It is the star of focused ambition and goal-driven triumph — the archway to victory.
Personality & Traits
Ambitious, determined, goal-focused and persuasive; patient achievers who pursue their aims with single-minded purpose.
Best Careers
Leadership and politics, research, religion and reform, military and competitive fields.
Vishakha Nakshatra Baby Names
By tradition, a child born under Vishakha nakshatra is named with a starting sound from one of its four padas:
👦 Baby Boy Names
Tushar · Tejas · Tilak · Toshan
👧 Baby Girl Names
Tina · Tulika · Tejal · Tisha
Example names — any auspicious name starting with these sounds may be chosen. (Syllables per the standard 108-pada-swar table.)
Mantras for Vishakha Nakshatra
Strengthen your ruling planet Jupiter and honour your deity Indra-Agni (power & fire) with these mantras.
Vishnu Sahasranamam
Strengthens Jupiter, the ruling planet of Vishakha
शुक्लाम्बरधरं विष्णुं शशिवर्णं चतुर्भुजम् ।