Chitra nakshatra (சித்திரை)
Chitra is the 14th of the 27 nakshatras. It is ruled by Mars, its presiding deity is Tvashtar (Vishwakarma), the divine architect, and its symbol is a bright jewel or pearl.
| Tamil / Hindi | சித்திரை / चित्रा |
|---|---|
| Span (sidereal) | 23°20′ Kanya – 6°40′ Tula |
| Rasi | Kanya (padas 1, 2); Tula (padas 3, 4) |
| Ruling planet (dasha lord) | Mars |
| Deity | Tvashtar (Vishwakarma), the divine architect |
| Symbol | a bright jewel or pearl |
| Gana | Rakshasa |
| Yoni (animal) | Tiger (female) |
| Nadi | Madhya |
| Rajju | Siro |
| Vedha (obstructing) star | Mrigashira, Dhanishta |
People born with the Moon in Chitra begin life in the dasha of Mars. In marriage matching, its Rakshasa gana, Madhya nadi and Siro rajju are compared with the partner's star — read how the poruthams work and why Rajju and Nadi matter.
Marriage matching for a Chitra bride
Uttamam (excellent) with a groom born in: no star in all padas.
Uttamam for some padas: Krittika, Rohini, Ardra, Punarvasu, Uttara Phalguni, Hasta.
Rejected (same nadi or vedha) with: Bharani, Mrigashira, Pushya, Purva Phalguni, Anuradha, Purva Ashadha, Dhanishta, Uttara Bhadrapada.
All 27 groom's stars for a Chitra bride
| Groom's star | Poruthams | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Rohini | 8 / 12 | Uttamam or Madhyamam (depends on pada) |
| Ardra | 8 / 12 | Uttamam or Madhyamam (depends on pada) |
| Krittika | 6–8 / 12 | Uttamam or Madhyamam (depends on pada) |
| Uttara Phalguni | 6–8 / 12 | Uttamam or Madhyamam (depends on pada) |
| Hasta | 7 / 12 | Uttamam or Madhyamam (depends on pada) |
| Punarvasu | 6–7 / 12 | Uttamam or Madhyamam (depends on pada) |
| Magha | 7–9 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Vishakha | 6–8 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Ashlesha | 7 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Ashwini | 6–7 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Swati | 6–7 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Uttara Ashadha | 5–7 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Shravana | 5–7 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Shatabhisha | 5–7 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Revati | 5–7 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Mula | 6 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Purva Bhadrapada | 3–6 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Jyeshtha | 5 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Chitra | 5–7 / 12 | Adhamam or Rejected (depends on pada) |
| Purva Phalguni | 5–7 / 12 | Rejected |
| Uttara Bhadrapada | 5–7 / 12 | Rejected |
| Pushya | 6 / 12 | Rejected |
| Bharani | 5–6 / 12 | Rejected |
| Mrigashira | 5 / 12 | Rejected |
| Anuradha | 5 / 12 | Rejected |
| Dhanishta | 2–5 / 12 | Rejected |
| Purva Ashadha | 4 / 12 | Rejected |
Marriage matching for a Chitra groom
Uttamam (excellent) with a bride born in: no star in all padas.
Uttamam for some padas: Swati, Vishakha, Shatabhisha, Purva Bhadrapada.
Rejected (same nadi or vedha) with: Bharani, Mrigashira, Pushya, Purva Phalguni, Anuradha, Purva Ashadha, Dhanishta, Uttara Bhadrapada.
All 27 bride's stars for a Chitra groom
| Bride's star | Poruthams | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Vishakha | 7–10 / 12 | Uttamam or Madhyamam (depends on pada) |
| Shatabhisha | 7–9 / 12 | Uttamam or Madhyamam (depends on pada) |
| Swati | 7 / 12 | Uttamam or Madhyamam (depends on pada) |
| Purva Bhadrapada | 4–7 / 12 | Uttamam or Madhyamam (depends on pada) |
| Shravana | 7–8 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Ardra | 6–7 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Hasta | 6–7 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Jyeshtha | 6–7 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Uttara Ashadha | 5–7 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Revati | 5–7 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Punarvasu | 4–7 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Rohini | 6 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Mula | 6 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Krittika | 4–6 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Uttara Phalguni | 3–6 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Ashlesha | 5 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Ashwini | 4–5 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Magha | 4–5 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Chitra | 5–7 / 12 | Adhamam or Rejected (depends on pada) |
| Dhanishta | 4–6 / 12 | Rejected |
| Uttara Bhadrapada | 4–6 / 12 | Rejected |
| Purva Ashadha | 5 / 12 | Rejected |
| Bharani | 4–5 / 12 | Rejected |
| Purva Phalguni | 4–5 / 12 | Rejected |
| Anuradha | 4–5 / 12 | Rejected |
| Mrigashira | 3–4 / 12 | Rejected |
| Pushya | 3 / 12 | Rejected |
Matching here uses the birth stars only, with the rules AstroRealm applies (strict view: partial matches not counted). A full match also depends on the rasi and pada, which come from the exact birth time — check the full matching with both birth details, and consult an astrologer before deciding.
Check full matching Porutham table
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