Called the hand, the planet for Hasta is Chandran [Moon] and the deity, Sakthi.
The characteristics of those born in the Hasta nakshathra are that they are wise, not think twice about spending lavishly, they are wealthy and loved by one and all. They have faith in the sages and they have a good life after 30 years of age.
Hasta nakshatra gana is Deva Gana.
Hasta nakshtatra belongs to the Kanni rasi or kanya rashi
The vruksham of the Hasta or hastham star tree is Velam.
ePanchang provides good times and not so good times for certain activities, events and/or celebrations.