Krittika nakshatra: deity, symbol, ruling planet, traits and name letters

Sharp, direct and purifying; cuts through confusion and does not like falsehood.

Deity

Agni, the sacred fire

Symbol

A razor or a flame

Ruled by

Surya

Gana

Rakshasa (fierce)

Nature

Mishra (mixed)

Signs

Mesha / Vrishabha

Name letters

A (अ), I (ई), U (उ), E (ए)

Good for everyday work, cooking, work with fire and metal.

Light a diya each evening and offer to the Sun at sunrise.

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