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Chitra

The jewelled star — design, beauty, and the maker's eye. Classical readings speak of the gift of giving form to what others only imagine.

Presiding deityTvashtar (Vishvakarma), the divine architect
SymbolA shining gem
Vimshottari lordMars (Mangala)
GanaRakshasa (fierce)
NadiMadhya (pitta)
Sidereal span23°20′ Kanya – 6°40′ Tula
Naming syllables (pada 1–4)pe · po · ra · ri

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