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Chitra Nakshatra – Lord, Deity, Name Letters, Traits & Compatibility
Creative, stylish and design-minded; loves beauty, architecture and making things shine.
| Number | 14 / 27 |
|---|---|
| Span | Virgo 23°20′ – Libra 6°40′ |
| Rashi | Kanya (Virgo), Tula (Libra) |
| Ruling planet (dasha) | Mars – 7 years mahadasha |
| Deity | Vishwakarma |
| Gana | Rakshasa |
| Nadi | Madhya |
| Yoni | Tiger |
| Name letters | Pe, Po, Ra, Ri |
Padas, rashi and name letters
| Pada | Syllable | Rashi |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pe | Kanya (Virgo) |
| 2 | Po | Kanya (Virgo) |
| 3 | Ra | Tula (Libra) |
| 4 | Ri | Tula (Libra) |
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What are the name letters of Chitra nakshatra?
The name syllables for the four padas of Chitra are: pada 1 – Pe, pada 2 – Po, pada 3 – Ra, pada 4 – Ri.
Who is the lord of Chitra nakshatra?
Chitra is ruled by Mars, so a person born in it starts life in Mars mahadasha (full period 7 years).
Which rashi does Chitra nakshatra fall in?
Pada 1: Kanya (Virgo), Pada 2: Kanya (Virgo), Pada 3: Tula (Libra), Pada 4: Tula (Libra).