Krittika nakshatra: name letters, lord, gana and nadi
Krittika (कृत्तिका) is the 3rd of the 27 nakshatras. It spans Aries 26°40′ to Taurus 10°00′ (sidereal, Lahiri). Its lord is Sun, so a person born in Krittika begins life in the Vimshottari mahadasha of Sun (6 years).
Krittika: key facts
| Number | 3 / 27 |
|---|---|
| Span | Aries 26°40′ to Taurus 10°00′ |
| Lord (dasha) | Sun · 6 years |
| Gana | Rakshasa |
| Nadi | Antya |
| Yoni | Mesha (sheep) |
| Name syllables | अ, इ, उ, ए |
Padas and name syllables
| Pada | Sign | Syllable |
|---|---|---|
| Pada 1 | Aries | अ |
| Pada 2 | Taurus | इ |
| Pada 3 | Taurus | उ |
| Pada 4 | Taurus | ए |
Nature of people born in Krittika
Radiant, outspoken and hardworking; they cannot tolerate wrongdoing.
All 27 nakshatras
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