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Krittika

कृत्तिका

Nakshatra #3 of 27

📍 26°40′ Aries – 10°00′ Taurus

Ruling Planet

🪐 Sun

Presiding Deity

🙏 Agni

Zodiac (Rashi)

♈ Aries / Taurus

Gana (Nature)

😤 Rakshasa (Demon)

Element (Tattva)

🌍 Earth

Symbol

Razor / Flame

Nadi

Kapha

Yoni (Animal)

🐾 Sheep

Quality

Fixed (Sthira)

Lucky Colour

🎨 White, Red

Lucky Number

🔢 3, 1

Lucky Day

📅 Sunday

🔤 Auspicious Name Sounds (Janm Akshar)

These are the 4 sacred syllables corresponding to each Pada (quarter) of Krittika nakshatra. A baby born when the Moon is in Krittika should have a name starting with one of these sounds.

Pada 1

Pada 2

Pada 3

Pada 4

→ Calculate your baby's Janm Akshar & get name suggestions

📖 About Krittika Nakshatra

Krittika is represented by a sharp blade or flame, symbolising its razor-sharp nature. Ruled by the Sun and presided over by Agni (fire), it spans both Aries and Taurus. Krittika natives are fiercely independent, highly ambitious, and possess cutting discernment. Like fire, they purify, illuminate, and sometimes burn. They are the warriors and commanders of the celestial world, known for their sharp intellect and protective nature.

✨ Unique Traits

Krittika natives are natural commanders with an innate ability to cut through confusion and find the truth. Their Sun rulership gives them strong willpower, leadership charisma, and a burning desire to achieve greatness.