Krittika nakshatra (கார்த்திகை)
Krittika is the 3rd of the 27 nakshatras. It is ruled by the Sun, its presiding deity is Agni, the fire god, and its symbol is a razor or a flame.
| Tamil / Hindi | கார்த்திகை / कृत्तिका |
|---|---|
| Span (sidereal) | 26°40′ Mesha – 10°00′ Vrishabha |
| Rasi | Mesha (pada 1); Vrishabha (padas 2, 3, 4) |
| Ruling planet (dasha lord) | Sun |
| Deity | Agni, the fire god |
| Symbol | a razor or a flame |
| Gana | Rakshasa |
| Yoni (animal) | Sheep (female) |
| Nadi | Antya |
| Rajju | Nabhi |
| Vedha (obstructing) star | Vishakha |
People born with the Moon in Krittika begin life in the dasha of the Sun. In marriage matching, its Rakshasa gana, Antya nadi and Nabhi rajju are compared with the partner's star — read how the poruthams work and why Rajju and Nadi matter.
Marriage matching for a Krittika bride
Uttamam (excellent) with a groom born in: no star in all padas.
Uttamam for some padas: Ashwini, Bharani, Mula, Purva Ashadha, Dhanishta.
Rejected (same nadi or vedha) with: Ashlesha, Magha, Swati, Vishakha, Uttara Ashadha, Shravana, Revati.
All 27 groom's stars for a Krittika bride
| Groom's star | Poruthams | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Dhanishta | 7–8 / 12 | Uttamam or Madhyamam (depends on pada) |
| Ashwini | 6–8 / 12 | Uttamam or Madhyamam (depends on pada) |
| Bharani | 6–8 / 12 | Uttamam or Madhyamam (depends on pada) |
| Mula | 6–8 / 12 | Uttamam or Madhyamam (depends on pada) |
| Purva Ashadha | 6–8 / 12 | Uttamam or Madhyamam (depends on pada) |
| Jyeshtha | 8–9 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Shatabhisha | 8 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Uttara Bhadrapada | 8 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Anuradha | 7–8 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Pushya | 6–7 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Purva Phalguni | 5–7 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Hasta | 5–7 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Rohini | 3–7 / 12 | Madhyamam or Rejected (depends on pada) |
| Ardra | 5–6 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Chitra | 4–6 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Mrigashira | 3–6 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Uttara Phalguni | 4–7 / 12 | Adhamam |
| Krittika | 4–6 / 12 | Adhamam or Rejected (depends on pada) |
| Purva Bhadrapada | 5 / 12 | Adhamam |
| Punarvasu | 2–4 / 12 | Adhamam |
| Revati | 7 / 12 | Rejected |
| Swati | 6–7 / 12 | Rejected |
| Shravana | 6–7 / 12 | Rejected |
| Magha | 5–7 / 12 | Rejected |
| Uttara Ashadha | 5–7 / 12 | Rejected |
| Ashlesha | 5–6 / 12 | Rejected |
| Vishakha | 3–5 / 12 | Rejected |
Marriage matching for a Krittika groom
Uttamam (excellent) with a bride born in: no star in all padas.
Uttamam for some padas: Rohini, Mrigashira, Purva Phalguni, Hasta, Chitra.
Rejected (same nadi or vedha) with: Ashlesha, Magha, Swati, Vishakha, Uttara Ashadha, Shravana, Revati.
All 27 bride's stars for a Krittika groom
| Bride's star | Poruthams | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Hasta | 7–9 / 12 | Uttamam or Madhyamam (depends on pada) |
| Purva Phalguni | 6–9 / 12 | Uttamam or Madhyamam (depends on pada) |
| Mrigashira | 6–8 / 12 | Uttamam or Madhyamam (depends on pada) |
| Chitra | 6–8 / 12 | Uttamam or Madhyamam (depends on pada) |
| Rohini | 4–7 / 12 | Uttamam or Rejected (depends on pada) |
| Jyeshtha | 7–8 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Bharani | 5–8 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Ardra | 7 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Dhanishta | 7 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Shatabhisha | 7 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Pushya | 6–7 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Anuradha | 5–6 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Mula | 4–6 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Purva Ashadha | 4–6 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Ashwini | 3–6 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Uttara Bhadrapada | 4–5 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Uttara Phalguni | 6–9 / 12 | Adhamam |
| Punarvasu | 5–6 / 12 | Adhamam |
| Krittika | 4–6 / 12 | Adhamam or Rejected (depends on pada) |
| Purva Bhadrapada | 3–5 / 12 | Adhamam |
| Swati | 7–8 / 12 | Rejected |
| Magha | 5–8 / 12 | Rejected |
| Ashlesha | 6–7 / 12 | Rejected |
| Revati | 5–6 / 12 | Rejected |
| Vishakha | 4–6 / 12 | Rejected |
| Shravana | 5 / 12 | Rejected |
| Uttara Ashadha | 3–5 / 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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