Nakshatra 14 of 27
Chitra Nakshatra
A brilliant, design-oriented Nakshatra of beauty and craftsmanship — charismatic and artistic, drawn to create things of striking form and shine.
favorableMridu (tender)Ruled by Mars
Sign span (computed)
Kanya / Tula
173°20′–186°40′ of the zodiac
Ruling planet &
Mars · 7 years
period length
Deity & symbol
a bright jewel or pearl
Deity: Tvashtar / Vishwakarma (the divine architect)
the power to accumulate lustre and merit
Temperament & matching attributes
- : Rakshasa (intense) — strong-willed, independent and determined.
- : Tiger — the animal symbol used in compatibility.
- : Madhya (Pitta) — the middle Nadi group. The heaviest koota in Kundali matching.
These feed the 36-point Kundali matching score.
Name sounds by pada
Each of the four quarters () of Chitra has a traditional starting sound for a baby's name:
Pada 1: Pe (पे)Pada 2: Po (पो)Pada 3: Ra (रा)Pada 4: Ri (री)
Looking for a name? See Chitra baby names.
Frequently Asked Questions
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