What is Krittika nakshatra? Krittika is nakshatra 3 of 27, in Mesha (pada 1), Vrishabha (padas 2, 3, 4). Its ruling planet is Sun, its deity is Agni, the god of fire, and its name letters are A, I, U and E.
Krittika at a glance
- Rashi
- Mesha (pada 1), Vrishabha (padas 2, 3, 4)
- Ruling planet
- Sun
- Deity
- Agni, the god of fire
- Symbol
- Razor or flame
- Gana
- Rakshasa
- Class
- Mishra (mixed)
What it’s good for
Mixed in nature. Traditionally used for routine work and for rites with fire.
Baby names for Krittika
Each pada gives a sound for the name: pada 1 is A, pada 2 is I, pada 3 is U, pada 4 is E.
| Pada | Name | Meaning | For |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 (A) | Aadi | The first, the beginning | Boy |
| 1 (A) | Aarav | Peaceful, calm | Boy |
| 1 (A) | Aditya | The Sun, son of Aditi | Boy |
| 1 (A) | Advait | Non-dual, one of a kind | Boy |
| 1 (A) | Agastya | A great Vedic sage | Boy |
| 1 (A) | Aadhya | The first power, Durga | Girl |
| 1 (A) | Aarohi | Rising, a musical scale | Girl |
| 1 (A) | Aarti | The lamp offering | Girl |
| 1 (A) | Aastha | Faith | Girl |
| 1 (A) | Abha | Glow | Girl |
| 2 (I) | Ikshvaku | Founder of the Solar dynasty | Boy |
| 2 (I) | Ilesh | Lord of the earth | Boy |
| 2 (I) | Indra | King of the gods | Boy |
| 2 (I) | Indrajit | Conqueror of Indra | Boy |
| 2 (I) | Ishaan | Shiva, the north-east direction | Boy |
| 2 (I) | Ila | Earth | Girl |
| 2 (I) | Indira | Lakshmi | Girl |
| 2 (I) | Indrani | Consort of Indra | Girl |
| 2 (I) | Indu | The Moon | Girl |
| 2 (I) | Indumati | The full moon | Girl |
| 3 (U) | Uday | Rising, sunrise | Boy |
| 3 (U) | Udit | Risen | Boy |
| 3 (U) | Ujjwal | Bright | Boy |
| 3 (U) | Umang | Enthusiasm | Boy |
| 3 (U) | Umesh | Lord of Uma, Shiva | Boy |
| 3 (U) | Ujjwala | Bright | Girl |
| 3 (U) | Ulka | Meteor | Girl |
| 3 (U) | Uma | Parvati | Girl |
| 3 (U) | Unnati | Progress | Girl |
| 3 (U) | Upasana | Worship | Girl |
| 4 (E) | Ekadant | One-tusked, Ganesha | Boy |
| 4 (E) | Ekalavya | The devoted archer of the Mahabharata | Boy |
| 4 (E) | Eknath | One lord, a saint of Maharashtra | Boy |
| 4 (E) | Eshwar | The supreme lord | Boy |
| 4 (E) | Eesha | Goddess | Girl |
| 4 (E) | Ekaja | Only child | Girl |
| 4 (E) | Ekta | Unity | Girl |
| 4 (E) | Ela | Earth | Girl |
| 4 (E) | Esha | Wish | 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 Krittika
A pandit can pick the right date from the birth details.
Questions devotees ask us
What are the name letters for Krittika nakshatra?
The four padas of Krittika give A, I, U, E. Pada 1 is A, and so on.
Who is the ruling planet of Krittika?
Sun rules Krittika in the Vimshottari system. The presiding deity is Agni, the god of fire.
Is Krittika a gandamool nakshatra?
No. The six gandamool nakshatras are Ashwini, Ashlesha, Magha, Jyeshtha, Mula and Revati.
Which rashi does Krittika belong to?
Krittika falls in Mesha (pada 1), Vrishabha (padas 2, 3, 4).