Chitra · चित्रा
Chitra is the 14th of the 27 nakshatras. It spans 23°20′ Kanya (Virgo) – 6°40′ Tula (Libra) of the sidereal zodiac, and its name means “the bright one”.
| Ruling planet | Mangala (Mars) |
|---|---|
| Deity | Tvashtar (Vishwakarma), the divine artisan |
| Symbol | a bright jewel or pearl |
| Span (sidereal) | 23°20′ Kanya (Virgo) – 6°40′ Tula (Libra) |
Ruling planets follow the Vimshottari scheme. Deities and symbols are traditional and vary in some texts.
Next dates (New Delhi, at sunrise)
- Saturday, 7 November 2026
- Saturday, 5 December 2026
- Friday, 1 January 2027
- Thursday, 28 January 2027
These are the days on which the Moon is in this nakshatra at sunrise.
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Sources: Nakshatra, Wikipedia