Nakshatra #14 of 27
Chitra
"The brilliant one" / "the variegated/many-colored one"
Chitra is artistic, magnetic, and design-minded — corresponding to the bright star Spica, it carries a natural charisma and an eye for form, structure and visual beauty.
Ruling Planet
Mars
Deity
Tvashtar / Vishwakarma
Gana
Rakshasa
Nadi
Madhya
Yoni (animal)
Tiger (male)
Zodiac Span
Kanya (Virgo) / Tula (Libra)
Classical Symbol
A bright jewel or pearl
Something made to be looked at — Chitra is drawn to beauty, design, and standing out.
Why is it called Chitra?
"Chitra" means bright, colorful or variegated — a nod to its brilliant yogatara star. Its deity Vishwakarma (also called Tvashtar), the divine architect and craftsman of the gods, ties it to design, construction, and skilled making.
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