PosituneKrittika Nakshatra
Nakshatra number 3 of 27. Krittika is ruled by Sun and its presiding deity is Agni. Its symbol is: knife or spear.
Ruling planetSun
DeityAgni
SymbolKnife or spear
SignMesha / Vrishabha
When the Moon is in Krittika
Naming sounds by Pada
Krittika runs from 26°40′ of Mesha to 10°00′ of Vrishabha, 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 | A | Mesha (Aries) | 26°40′ to 30°00′ |
| 2 | Ee | Vrishabha (Taurus) | 0°00′ to 3°20′ |
| 3 | U | Vrishabha (Taurus) | 3°20′ to 6°40′ |
| 4 | E | Vrishabha (Taurus) | 6°40′ to 10°00′ |
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.