Chitra Nakshatra
Dazzling and design-minded — they build beautiful things, themselves included. Chitra is the 14th of the 27 nakshatras, ruled by Mars, with Vishwakarma as its deity and bright jewel as its symbol.
The four padas
| Pada | Moon sign | Navamsa | Naming syllable |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chitra pada 1 | Kanya (Virgo) | Simha | Pe |
| Chitra pada 2 | Kanya (Virgo) | Kanya | Po |
| Chitra pada 3 | Tula (Libra) | Tula | Ra |
| Chitra pada 4 | Tula (Libra) | Vrishchika | Ri |
Chitra straddles two moon signs, so the pada — which needs the birth time — decides the rashi. Each pada is also one navamsa, the ninth-division sign astrologers read for marriage.
Compatibility
Best-scoring pairings in Guna Milan: Ashlesha (31), Krittika (29), Rohini (29), Vishakha (29), Shatabhisha (29). Lowest: Uttara Bhadrapada (10), Revati (12), Anuradha (13).
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Baby names
Names for a child born under Chitra traditionally begin with Pe, Po, Ra, Ri, one syllable per pada. Baby names for Chitra nakshatra →
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What is Chitra nakshatra known for?
Dazzling and design-minded — they build beautiful things, themselves included. Its ruling planet is Mars, its deity Vishwakarma, its symbol Bright jewel, and it belongs to the Rakshasa gana.
Which rashi is Chitra nakshatra in?
Chitra spans two moon signs: padas 1, 2 fall in Kanya (Virgo); padas 3, 4 fall in Tula (Libra). Which one applies depends on the birth time.
Which nakshatras are most compatible with Chitra?
In TrueSaath's Guna Milan, the highest-scoring pairings for Chitra are Ashlesha (31/36), Krittika (29/36), Rohini (29/36) and Vishakha (29/36). See the compatibility page for all 27.
What syllables do Chitra nakshatra baby names start with?
Pe, Po, Ra, Ri — one for each pada. Names beginning with Pe for the first pada, Po for the second, and so on.
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