Chitra Nakshatra
Ruled by Mars · Rakshasa Gana · Tiger Yoni
About Chitra Nakshatra
Chitra, ruled by Mars and governed by the celestial architect Vishwakarma, is the brilliant star of craft and design. It grants beauty, artistic skill, charisma and a flair for creating dazzling forms.
Each nakshatra spans 13°20′ of the zodiac and is divided into four padas. The Moon's nakshatra at birth (your Janma Nakshatra) seeds the Vimshottari Dasha and the auspicious starting sound for naming.
Baby Names for Chitra
Babies born under Chitra are traditionally named with a syllable from their birth pada: Pe, Po, Ra, Ri. Find the exact pada and full name suggestions with our Baby Names by Nakshatra tool.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Chitra nakshatra signify?
Chitra, ruled by Mars and governed by the celestial architect Vishwakarma, is the brilliant star of craft and design. It grants beauty, artistic skill, charisma and a flair for creating dazzling forms.
Which planet rules Chitra nakshatra?
Chitra is ruled by Mars and presided over by the deity Vishwakarma (Tvashtar). It belongs to the Rakshasa gana and the Tiger yoni.
What are the baby name syllables for Chitra?
Traditional starting syllables for Chitra nakshatra are Pe, Po, Ra, Ri (one per pada).