Nakshatra 3/27
Krittika (கார்த்திகை) nakshatra
Krittika is nakshatra number 3 of 27. Rasi span 26°40' Mesha - 10°00' Rishabha; Vimshottari lord Sun. What follows is classical reference - your janma nakshatra is computed from the Lahiri Moon by the engine.
- Rasi span
- 26°40' Mesha - 10°00' Rishabha
- Vimshottari lord
- Sun
- Deity (traditional)
- Agni
- Symbol (traditional)
- Razor / flame
- Gana
- Rakshasa gana (traditional)
- Birth syllables
- Traditional birth syllables: A, I, U, E
Padas
Each nakshatra has four padas of 3°20'. Pada 1 is the first 3°20' of the mansion; padas 2-4 follow. Padas are the classical bridge into navamsa (D9).
Traditional characteristics
Krittika is tied to Agni; traditional readings emphasize sharpness, purification, and cutting or leading energy.
It spans the Mesha-Rishabha boundary - see the rasi span in the table.
The above is classical attribution - not an engine-generated personality report.
Compatibility
Thirumana porutham uses both partners' janma nakshatras. Read the guide for the method; open the app to run a comparison.
Frequently asked questions
Is Krittika my nakshatra?
This page is general reference only. Janma nakshatra comes from the birth Moon under Lahiri - use the free jathagam flow.
Who rules Krittika?
The Vimshottari lord is Sun. If this is your janma nakshatra, the dasha sequence starts from that lord.
How does this relate to porutham?
Thirumana porutham uses both partners' janma nakshatras. See /guides/10-porutham and /thirumana-porutham.