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Krittika Nakshatra – Lord, Deity, Name Letters, Traits & Compatibility
Sharp, bold and truthful; cuts through confusion, protective of family, can be blunt.
| Number | 3 / 27 |
|---|---|
| Span | Aries 26°40′ – Taurus 9°60′ |
| Rashi | Mesha (Aries), Vrishabha (Taurus) |
| Ruling planet (dasha) | Sun – 6 years mahadasha |
| Deity | Agni |
| Gana | Rakshasa |
| Nadi | Antya |
| Yoni | Sheep |
| Name letters | A, I, U, E |
Padas, rashi and name letters
| Pada | Syllable | Rashi |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | A | Mesha (Aries) |
| 2 | I | Vrishabha (Taurus) |
| 3 | U | Vrishabha (Taurus) |
| 4 | E | Vrishabha (Taurus) |
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What are the name letters of Krittika nakshatra?
The name syllables for the four padas of Krittika are: pada 1 – A, pada 2 – I, pada 3 – U, pada 4 – E.
Who is the lord of Krittika nakshatra?
Krittika is ruled by Sun, so a person born in it starts life in Sun mahadasha (full period 6 years).
Which rashi does Krittika nakshatra fall in?
Pada 1: Mesha (Aries), Pada 2: Vrishabha (Taurus), Pada 3: Vrishabha (Taurus), Pada 4: Vrishabha (Taurus).