PosituneChitra Nakshatra
Nakshatra number 14 of 27. Chitra is ruled by Mars and its presiding deity is Tvashtar (Vishvakarma). Its symbol is: bright jewel or pearl.
Ruling planetMars
DeityTvashtar (Vishvakarma)
SymbolBright jewel or pearl
SignKanya / Tula
When the Moon is in Chitra
Naming sounds by Pada
Chitra runs from 23°20′ of Kanya to 6°40′ of Tula, a span of 13°20′. It splits into four Padas, and a child born while the Moon is in a Pada is traditionally given a name starting with that Pada's sound.
| Pada | Name starts with | Rashi | Degrees in sign |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pe | Kanya (Virgo) | 23°20′ to 26°40′ |
| 2 | Po | Kanya (Virgo) | 26°40′ to 30°00′ |
| 3 | Ra | Tula (Libra) | 0°00′ to 3°20′ |
| 4 | Ri | Tula (Libra) | 3°20′ to 6°40′ |
Find your own Pada
The Pada depends on the exact birth time. Use the birth-chart calculator to find the Nakshatra and Pada from a date and time.
Deity names and symbols differ slightly between traditions and sources. Where two readings are common, both are shown.