Krittika · कृत्तिका
Krittika is the 3rd of the 27 nakshatras. It spans 26°40′ Mesha (Aries) – 10° Vrishabha (Taurus) of the sidereal zodiac, and its name means “the cutter”.
| Ruling planet | Surya (Sun) |
|---|---|
| Deity | Agni, god of fire |
| Symbol | a knife or spear |
| Span (sidereal) | 26°40′ Mesha (Aries) – 10° Vrishabha (Taurus) |
Ruling planets follow the Vimshottari scheme. Deities and symbols are traditional and vary in some texts.
Next dates (New Delhi, at sunrise)
- Wednesday, 28 October 2026
- Tuesday, 24 November 2026
- Tuesday, 22 December 2026
- Monday, 18 January 2027
These are the days on which the Moon is in this nakshatra at sunrise.
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Sources: Nakshatra, Wikipedia