Ishta Devata Calculator
Ishta Devata or favourite deity is your deity according to your horoscope. As per Vedic Astrology, every person is born with a specific spiritual energy from a higher plane which we call as ether or heaven. Ishta Devata is the Godly spirit which stay close to our human energy aura and acts as the gateway to higher connection.
About Ishta Devata Calculator
Knowing our favourite deity is an important thing in our life, as keeping a strong bond with our favourite deity helps mitigate many tough situations in our life. According to Vedic Astrology, worshiping and maintaining a strong bond with one’s own Ishta Devta removes all the negatives associated with the horoscope and also grant us peace, wealth, happiness and Moksha. Calculation of Ishta Devta according to Vedic Astrology is bit complex task and it is always recommended to check the results accurately without errors.
Istha Devata is associated with our Atma Karaka Planet and its location in Navamsa which is known as Karakaamsa. The 12th house to this Karakaamsa is known as Jeevan Muktaamsa (house of moksha or liberation). Planet situated in Jeevan Muktaamsa is associated with your Ishta Devata.
If there are multiple planets in Jeevan Muktamsa, then strongest among them should be taken and if there are no planets, then Rashi Lord need to be considered.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Ishta Devata in Vedic astrology?
Ishta Devata is the favourite or guiding deity indicated in your horoscope. In Vedic astrology, it is understood as the divine energy that stays closest to your spiritual field and acts as a gateway to higher connection, inner protection, and spiritual growth.
Why is knowing your Ishta Devata important?
Knowing your Ishta Devata is considered important because building a sincere bond with that deity is believed to reduce negatives in life, bring peace, support wellbeing, improve happiness and prosperity, and guide the soul toward spiritual progress and moksha.
How is Ishta Devata calculated from a birth chart?
Ishta Devata is judged from the Atma Karaka planet and its position in the Navamsa chart, which is called Karakaamsa. From that Karakaamsa, the 12th house is examined. This 12th house is called Jeevan Muktamsa, the house of liberation, and the planet placed there helps indicate the Ishta Devata.
What does this calculator check to find my Ishta Devata?
The calculator checks your Atma Karaka, identifies its position in Navamsa as Karakaamsa, then studies the 12th house from Karakaamsa, known as Jeevan Muktamsa. It looks at the planet placed there and maps that spiritual indicator to the corresponding Ishta Devata according to the traditional rule.
What if there are multiple planets in Jeevan Muktamsa?
If multiple planets are placed in Jeevan Muktamsa, the strongest among them should be taken for identifying the Ishta Devata. Strength is judged by the comparative power of those planets in the horoscope.
What if no planet is placed in Jeevan Muktamsa?
If there is no planet in Jeevan Muktamsa, then the ruler of that sign, meaning the Rashi Lord, should be considered for identifying the Ishta Devata.
Can worshiping Ishta Devata help with difficult phases in life?
According to Vedic astrology, sincere worship and a strong spiritual bond with one’s Ishta Devata can help reduce the negative influences seen in the horoscope and bring greater peace, protection, clarity, happiness, and spiritual support during difficult times.