Nakshatra 3 of 27
Krittika
Krittika's fire is the fire that purifies and cooks — classically read as sharpness of purpose, the cutting away of what is unnecessary, and nourishment through discipline.
Presiding deityAgni, the fire
SymbolA blade or razor
Vimshottari lordSun (Surya)
GanaManushya (human)
NadiAntya (kapha)
Sidereal span26°40′ Mesha – 10°00′ Vrishabha
Naming syllables (pada 1–4)a · i · u · e
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