What is Chitra nakshatra? Chitra is nakshatra 14 of 27, in Kanya (padas 1, 2), Tula (padas 3, 4). Its ruling planet is Mars, its deity is Tvashtar (Vishvakarma), the divine architect, and its name letters are Pe, Po, Ra and Ri.
Chitra at a glance
- Rashi
- Kanya (padas 1, 2), Tula (padas 3, 4)
- Ruling planet
- Mars
- Deity
- Tvashtar (Vishvakarma), the divine architect
- Symbol
- Bright jewel
- Gana
- Rakshasa
- Class
- Mridu (soft)
What it’s good for
Traditionally chosen for gentle beginnings: friendship, music, new clothes and many wedding muhurats.
Baby names for Chitra
Each pada gives a sound for the name: pada 1 is Pe, pada 2 is Po, pada 3 is Ra, pada 4 is Ri.
| Pada | Name | Meaning | For |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 (Pe) | Pehal | First step | Girl |
| 2 (Po) | Poornesh | Lord of fulfilment | Boy |
| 2 (Po) | Ponni | The river Kaveri, in Tamil | Girl |
| 2 (Po) | Pooja | Worship | Girl |
| 2 (Po) | Poonam | Full moon | Girl |
| 2 (Po) | Poornima | Full moon | Girl |
| 3 (Ra) | Raghav | Rama, of Raghu's line | Boy |
| 3 (Ra) | Raghu | Ancestor of Rama | Boy |
| 3 (Ra) | Rahul | Son of the Buddha | Boy |
| 3 (Ra) | Raj | King | Boy |
| 3 (Ra) | Rajan | King | Boy |
| 3 (Ra) | Rachana | Creation | Girl |
| 3 (Ra) | Radha | Beloved of Krishna | Girl |
| 3 (Ra) | Radhika | Radha | Girl |
| 3 (Ra) | Ragini | Melody | Girl |
| 3 (Ra) | Rajani | Night | Girl |
| 4 (Ri) | Rishabh | Bull, the best | Boy |
| 4 (Ri) | Rishi | Sage | Boy |
| 4 (Ri) | Rishikesh | Lord of the senses, Vishnu | Boy |
| 4 (Ri) | Ritesh | Lord of truth | Boy |
| 4 (Ri) | Ritvik | Priest of a Vedic rite | Boy |
| 4 (Ri) | Riddhi | Prosperity | Girl |
| 4 (Ri) | Rishika | Woman sage | Girl |
| 4 (Ri) | Ritika | Stream | Girl |
| 4 (Ri) | Ritu | Season | Girl |
| 4 (Ri) | Riya | Singer | Girl |
Sources
- Muhurta Chintamani, for the classes of nakshatra.
- Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra, for the ruling planets in the Vimshottari system.
- Name letters follow the Avakahada chart used in Indian panchangs.
Pujas for Chitra
A pandit can pick the right date from the birth details.
Questions devotees ask us
What are the name letters for Chitra nakshatra?
The four padas of Chitra give Pe, Po, Ra, Ri. Pada 1 is Pe, and so on.
Who is the ruling planet of Chitra?
Mars rules Chitra in the Vimshottari system. The presiding deity is Tvashtar (Vishvakarma), the divine architect.
Is Chitra a gandamool nakshatra?
No. The six gandamool nakshatras are Ashwini, Ashlesha, Magha, Jyeshtha, Mula and Revati.
Which rashi does Chitra belong to?
Chitra falls in Kanya (padas 1, 2), Tula (padas 3, 4).