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Krittika Nakshatra in Hindu Astrology

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Krittika Nakshatra

About Krittika Nakshatra

Krittika Nakshatra

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.

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