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Krittika Nakshatra - Krittika is the third Nakshatra in Vedic astrology ranging from 26°-40' Mesha to 10° Vrishabha.
Symbol - The symbol of this Nakshatra is knife or spear.
Astronomical Name - The astronomical name of this Nakshatra is Pleiades.
Deity of Nakshatra - The deity of Krittika Nakshatra is Agni, the God of fire.
Ruling Planet - This Nakshatra is ruled by Kartikeya who is also known as Lord Murugan or Skanda.
Others - Krittika were the six sisters who raised Lord Murugan and thus it came to be known as Kartikeya. Krittika is a very powerful Nakshatra as it shows the rising of Sun. Krittika is also known as the "Star of Fire" and is related to a fighter, lustre, glow of power, physical and creative force. Krittika Nakshatra is the birth star of Chandra.
Nakshatra Asta Udaya - Krittika remains Asta for a period of about 20 days every year. To know the time of setting and rising of Krittika Nakshatra, please visit - Krittika Asta Udaya.
Nakshatra Transit - Krittika is considered bad for most auspicious activities. To know at what time the moon is transiting in Krittika Nakshatra throughout the year, please visit - List of all days of Krittika Nakshatra.
