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Krittika Nakshatra: Lord Sun, Deity, Padas, Name Letters and Moon Dates
What is Krittika nakshatra?
Krittika is the 3rd of the 27 nakshatras, spanning 26°40′ Mesha – 10°00′ Vrishabha (26°40′–40°00′ sidereal). Its Vimshottari lord is Sun and its deity is Agni.
The Moon is next in Krittika from 24 November 2026, 2:02 AM IST to 24 November 2026, 11:25 PM IST.
Which planet rules Krittika nakshatra?
Sun rules Krittika in the Vimshottari system, so a person born with the Moon in Krittika begins life in the Sun dasha. Gana, yoni and nadi below are the values Kundli Milan uses.
What are the padas of Krittika 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 Krittika next?
The day's nakshatra in a Panchang is the one the Moon is in. These are the Moon's next passages through Krittika.
| Moon enters | Moon leaves | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 21 h 22 min | ||
| 21 h 36 min | ||
| 22 h 23 min |
The other nakshatras
Frequently asked questions
- Who is the lord of Krittika nakshatra?
- Sun (Vimshottari dasha of 6 years).
- Which rashi is Krittika nakshatra in?
- Krittika lies in Mesha and Vrishabha: 26°40′ Mesha – 10°00′ Vrishabha.
- What is the gana of Krittika?
- Rakshasa; yoni Sheep; nadi Antya (Kapha).
- What are the name letters for Krittika nakshatra?
- Padas 1 to 4: A, I, U, E.
- Who is the deity of Krittika?
- Agni, as named in the Taittiriya Brahmana.
- When is Krittika nakshatra next?
- The Moon is next in Krittika from 24 November 2026, 2:02 AM IST to 24 November 2026, 11:25 PM 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