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Ishta Devata Calculator

Your Ishta devata is the form of the Divine your soul is said to connect with most naturally. Jaimini astrology finds it from your Atmakaraka (soul planet) and the 12th house from its Navamsa sign. Enter your birth details to find yours.

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Use the time on your birth certificate, in local time.

Time zone and daylight saving are applied automatically for the date of birth.

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The Jaimini method

The planet with the highest degree in its sign is your Atmakaraka. Its sign in the Navamsa is the Karakamsa. The 12th sign from there is the house of moksha (liberation); the planet occupying it in the Navamsa — or, if it is empty, its lord — indicates the Ishta devata. Because the Navamsa changes quickly, an accurate birth time matters.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Ishta devata and Kula devata?

The Kula devata is your family deity, passed down by lineage. The Ishta devata is personal, chosen by the soul; many people worship both.

What if I already worship a different deity?

Tradition holds that all forms lead to the same Divine. The calculation is a guide, not a rule.