Chitra
Alternate nameChittira (Malayalam), Chithirai (Tamil)
Word meaningGlittering
Physical attributesA bright jewel, pearl
Extent173°20' – 186°40'
23°20' - 30° Kanya, 0° - 6°40' Tula
23°20' - 30° Kanya, 0° - 6°40' Tula
No. of stars1 (α Virginis)
Direction↔ Tiryang-mukha (facing sideways)
Planetary LordMars
DeityTvastar or Vishvakarman, the celestial architect
Key attributesHigh Creativity, Innovators, Insightful, Brilliant, Artistic, Unbalanced, Family rivalry, Problem with child
Chitra in Predictive Astrology
Wearing variegated garments and garlands, with beautiful eyes and limbs.
Chitra in Muhuratas
Entry, clothes, the sacred thread, house building, ornaments.