27 Nakshatra · कृत्तिका
Krittika
| Number | 3 of 27 |
|---|---|
| Ruling planet | Sun |
| Deity | Agni |
| Symbol | Razor / flame |
| Gana | Rakshasa |
| Yoni | Sheep (F) |
| Nadi | Antya |
| Zodiac span | Aries 26°40′–Taurus 10° |
| Name syllables | A, I, U, E |
Questions
Who is the lord of Krittika nakshatra?
Krittika is ruled by Sun; its presiding deity is Agni.
Which rashi does Krittika fall in?
Krittika spans Aries 26°40′–Taurus 10° of the sidereal zodiac (Lahiri ayanamsha).
What are the name letters for Krittika?
Traditional naming syllables for the four padas are A, I, U, E.
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