Nakshatra List (27 Nakshatras)
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Krittika
Krittika (कृत्तिका) is the 3rd lunar mansion of the Vedic zodiac. Governed by Agni Deva (Fire God) with planetary ruler Sun (Surya), it guides the rhythm of thought, action, and timing.
Ruling DeityAgni Deva (Fire God)
RulerSun (Surya)
NatureMishra / Sadharana (Mixed & Balanced)
ElementFire (Agni)
SymbolRazor / Flame / Axe
Favorable
- •Work with fire, welding and melting
- •Gas works and fabrication
- •Preparing medicines
- •Agnihotra
Unfavorable
- •Not among the nakshatras counted auspicious for a marriage.
- •Not among the nakshatras counted auspicious for Griha Pravesh.