Find Your Ishta Devata in Vedic Astrology
Your Ishta Devata is the personal deity that guides your soul towards spiritual liberation (moksha). In Vedic astrology, it is determined from the birth chart (primarily Atmakaraka in Navamsa). For a simplified discovery, select your birth Nakshatra below to reveal a suggested guiding deity. Consult for accurate chart analysis 🚩
Understanding Ishta Devata
Ishta Devata is your chosen personal deity that resonates with your soul. Accurate calculation requires full birth details and Navamsa chart analysis. Get personalized consultation 🚩
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What is Ishta Devata?
Your personal deity that guides you towards spiritual liberation and protects your soul.Ishta dev is different from Kul Devata. While Kul Devta is the deity worshiped by the entire family, Ishta Devata is decided based on the placement of the planets in your horoscope. Thus, the Ishta Devata is your personal guide and benefactor.
Q. How is Ishta Devata calculated using Birth chart?
From the Atmakaraka planet in Navamsa (D9) chart and the planet in the 12th house from it.To find your Ishta Devata, you need to use your navamsa chart.In your navamsa chart, find the planet with the highest degree. This planet is called your atmakaraka.The location of the atmakaraka in the chart is known as the karakamsa.The Ishta Devata of the kundali is the planet located in the 12th house from the karakamsa. If the house is empty, then the lord of the house is the Ishta Devata.
Q. Common Ishta Devatas by planet
Sun: Lord Shiva | Venus: Goddess Lakshmi | Jupiter/Mercury: Lord Vishnu | Rahu: Goddess Durga | Ketu: Lord Ganesha