Krittika at a glance
| Hindi name | कृत्तिका |
|---|---|
| Number | 3 of 27 |
| Span | 26°40′ Mesha – 10°00′ Vrishabha |
| Rashi | Mesha (Aries), Vrishabha (Taurus) |
| Ruling planet (dasha lord) | Sun (सूर्य) |
| Deity | Agni, the fire god |
| Symbol | Razor or flame |
| Gana | Rakshasa |
| Yoni | Sheep |
| Nadi | Antya |
Krittika nakshatra name letters
| Pada | Letter | अक्षर | Rashi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A | अ | Mesha (Aries) |
| 2 | I | इ | Vrishabha (Taurus) |
| 3 | U | उ | Vrishabha (Taurus) |
| 4 | E | ए | Vrishabha (Taurus) |
Not sure of the pada? The nakshatra calculator works it out from the date, time and place of birth.
Nature of Krittika
Sharp, purifying and courageous; cuts through to the truth. The presiding deity, Agni, the fire god, colours its qualities, and its lord Sun sets the first planetary period (mahadasha) for anyone born with the Moon here.
When is the Moon next in Krittika?
Tue, 24 Nov, Tue, 22 Dec, Mon, 18 Jan (by the nakshatra at sunrise, New Delhi). Many families choose these days for ceremonies suited to Krittika; see today's panchang.
Krittika nakshatra: common questions
What are the name letters for Krittika nakshatra?
By pada: pada 1 – A (अ); pada 2 – I (इ); pada 3 – U (उ); pada 4 – E (ए). A baby born in Krittika is traditionally given a name starting with the syllable of their birth pada.
Who is the lord of Krittika nakshatra?
Sun (सूर्य) is the ruling planet of Krittika, which begins the Sun mahadasha for those born in it. Its presiding deity is Agni, the fire god.
Which rashi does Krittika belong to?
Krittika is split between Mesha (Aries) and Vrishabha (Taurus): padas 1 fall in Mesha (Aries) and the rest in Vrishabha (Taurus).
What are the gana, yoni and nadi of Krittika?
Krittika has Rakshasa gana, Sheep yoni and Antya nadi. These three are among the eight kootas compared in kundli milan (guna milan) before a marriage.