# Chitra

> The star of design, architecture, visual beauty, brilliant creativity, and elegance.

Source: https://www.hinducalendar.today/panchang/nakshatra/chitra

Nakshatra List (27 Nakshatras)

14

Chitra (चित्रा) is the 14th lunar mansion of the Vedic zodiac. Governed by Tvashtar / Vishwakarma (Divine Architect) with planetary ruler Mars (Mangala), it guides the rhythm of thought, action, and timing.

Ruling Deity Tvashtar / Vishwakarma (Divine Architect)

Ruler Mars (Mangala)

Nature Mridu / Maitra (Creative & Elegant)

Element Earth / Air

Symbol Bright Jewel / Pearl

Significance

The star of design, architecture, visual beauty, brilliant creativity, and elegance. Valued in Vedic astrology for muhurat selection, spiritual contemplation, and understanding mental tendencies.

Favorable

- Spiritual meditation and learning
- Initiatives aligned with Tvashtar / Vishwakarma (Divine Architect)
- Skill enhancement and study

Unfavorable

- Unrighteous undertakings
- Actions conflicting with Mridu / Maitra (Creative & Elegant) nature