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Chitra Nakshatra: Lord Mars, Deity, Padas, Name Letters and Moon Dates
What is Chitra nakshatra?
Chitra is the 14th of the 27 nakshatras, spanning 23°20′ Kanya – 6°40′ Tula (173°20′–186°40′ sidereal). Its Vimshottari lord is Mars and its deity is Tvashtr (Vishwakarma).
The Moon is next in Chitra from 7 November 2026, 4:43 AM IST to 8 November 2026, 5:52 AM IST.
Which planet rules Chitra nakshatra?
Mars rules Chitra in the Vimshottari system, so a person born with the Moon in Chitra begins life in the Mars dasha. Gana, yoni and nadi below are the values Kundli Milan uses.
What are the padas of Chitra and their name letters?
Each pada is 3°20′. A child born in a pada traditionally gets a name starting with its syllable.
When is the Moon in Chitra next?
The day's nakshatra in a Panchang is the one the Moon is in. These are the Moon's next passages through Chitra.
| Moon enters | Moon leaves | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 25 h 9 min | ||
| 25 h 26 min | ||
| 25 h 16 min |
The other nakshatras
Frequently asked questions
- Who is the lord of Chitra nakshatra?
- Mars (Vimshottari dasha of 7 years).
- Which rashi is Chitra nakshatra in?
- Chitra lies in Kanya and Tula: 23°20′ Kanya – 6°40′ Tula.
- What is the gana of Chitra?
- Rakshasa; yoni Tiger; nadi Madhya (Pitta).
- What are the name letters for Chitra nakshatra?
- Padas 1 to 4: Pe, Po, Ra, Ri.
- Who is the deity of Chitra?
- Tvashtr (Vishwakarma), as named in the Taittiriya Brahmana.
- When is Chitra nakshatra next?
- The Moon is next in Chitra from 7 November 2026, 4:43 AM IST to 8 November 2026, 5:52 AM IST.
Positions: sidereal (nirayana) zodiac, Lahiri (Chitrapaksha) ayanamsa, Swiss Ephemeris with its data files. Times are Indian Standard Time (IST, UTC+05:30), the moment the Moon or Sun crosses the boundary, truncated to the minute; the same instant holds everywhere, only the clock time differs. Lords: Vimshottari dasha order (Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra, chapter 46). Deities: Taittiriya Brahmana 3.1. Gana, yoni and nadi: the Ashtakoota tables of our Kundli Milan. Name letters: the Avakahada chakra. How we calculate