Chitra (Chithirai) Quick Reference Table
Chitra is a split-Rasi star: Padas 1 and 2 (23°20'–30°00' Kanni) fall in Kanni ruled by Mercury, while Padas 3 and 4 (0°00'–6°40' Thula) fall in Thula ruled by Venus.
| Sanskrit & Tamil Name | Chitra / Chithirai (Star #14 of 27) |
|---|---|
| Rasi (Moon Sign) | Kanni (Padas 1–2) · Thula (Padas 3–4) (Split-Rasi across Padas 1–4) |
| Rasi Planetary Ruler | Mercury (Padas 1–2) · Venus (Padas 3–4) |
| Nakshatra Lord (Vimshottari) | Mars (Chevvai) |
| Rajju Group | Siro Rajju |
| Vedhai (Vedha) Partner | None in 13-pair table (Siro Rajju triad with Mrigashira & Dhanishta) |
| Gana (Temperament) | Rakshasa Gana |
| Yoni (Animal Symbol) | Tiger (Vyaghra) (shared with Vishakha) |
Rajju Porutham: Siro Rajju Group
Chitra (Chithirai) belongs to Siro Rajju. In Pairutham’s ten-porutham check, Rajju Porutham is marked Pass when two partners belong to different Rajju groups, and Caution when both charts share Siro Rajju. The other birth stars in Siro Rajju are Mrigashira (Mirugasirisham), Dhanishta (Avittam). When a match involves two Siro Rajju stars, families typically review the full chart and regional conventions with a family astrologer.
- #5 Mrigashira (Mirugasirisham) — shares Siro Rajju (Rishaba (Padas 1–2) · Mithuna (Padas 3–4))
- #23 Dhanishta (Avittam) — shares Siro Rajju (Makara (Padas 1–2) · Kumbha (Padas 3–4))
Vedha (Vedhai) Porutham Counterpart for Chitra
Chitra (Chithirai) has no 1-to-1 Vedhai partner in Pairutham’s 13-pair Vedhai table. In traditional South Indian panchanga tables, the three Siro Rajju stars—Mrigashira (Mirugasirisham), Chitra (Chithirai) and Dhanishta (Avittam)—are treated as a mutual three-way group. Because all three share Siro Rajju, any pairing among Mrigashira, Chitra and Dhanishta already triggers a Siro Rajju Caution in Pairutham’s report.
Siro Rajju triad stars: Mrigashira (Mirugasirisham), Chitra (Chithirai) and Dhanishta (Avittam).
Gana (Rakshasa) & Yoni (Tiger (Vyaghra)) Compatibility
Chitra belongs to Rakshasa Gana, a traditional symbolic grouping associated with independent, decisive energy. Two Rakshasa Gana stars earn the full 6 of 6 Gana points (Pass). When paired with Deva or Manusha Gana stars, classical tables mark Gana as Partial or Caution; family astrologers routinely look for supportive Rasi Porutham, Rasi Athipathi (Graha Maitri) and a star distance beyond 14 nakshatras.
Chitra is assigned the Tiger (Vyaghra) Yoni archetype, which it shares with Vishakha (Visakam). Matching Chitra with Vishakha (or another Chitra chart) awards the maximum 4 of 4 Yoni points, while friendly and neutral Yoni archetypes award 3 or 2 classical points (Pass for Yoni Porutham).
Read the Gana Porutham guide · Read the Yoni Porutham & 14 animal symbols guide
Same-Nakshatra (Eka Nakshatra) Marriage for Chitra (Chithirai)
Chitra (Chithirai) spans two Moon signs (Kanni (Padas 1–2) · Thula (Padas 3–4)). When two people share Chitra, both charts fall in Siro Rajju (marked Caution in Pairutham’s table check), and family astrologers pay special attention to whether the two partners were born in different padas and different Moon signs before advising on Eka Nakshatra compatibility.
Read Same Nakshatra Marriage (Eka Nakshatra): When Is It Allowed?
Best-Matching Nakshatras for Chitra (Chithirai)
Using Pairutham’s matching rules, the strongest birth-star matches for Chitra (Chithirai) are stars outside Siro Rajju that do not form a Vedhai pair with Chitra and achieve supportive Dina (Tara), Gana and Mahendra star-count alignment—such as Krittika (Karthigai), Ashlesha (Ayilyam), Magha (Magam), Vishakha (Visakam), Jyeshtha (Kettai), Mula (Moolam). Because full compatibility also depends on the exact Moon sign (for split-Rasi stars), Lagna, Mars house placements and Dasha periods, always run the full birth-detail calculator for both partners.
| Compatible Star | Rasi (Moon Sign) | Rajju & Gana | Supportive Porutham Alignment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Krittika (Karthigai) | Mesha (Pada 1) · Rishaba (Padas 2–4) | Nabhi Rajju · Rakshasa | Different Rajju (Nabhi) · No Vedhai pair · Dina (Tara) Pass · Same Gana (Rakshasa, 6/6) |
| Ashlesha (Ayilyam) | Kataka (Fourth Moon Sign) | Pada Rajju · Rakshasa | Different Rajju (Pada) · No Vedhai pair · Dina (Tara) Pass · Same Gana (Rakshasa, 6/6) |
| Magha (Magam) | Simha (Leo) | Pada Rajju · Rakshasa | Different Rajju (Pada) · No Vedhai pair · Dina (Tara) Pass · Same Gana (Rakshasa, 6/6) |
| Vishakha (Visakam) | Thula (Padas 1–3) · Vrischika (Pada 4) | Nabhi Rajju · Rakshasa | Different Rajju (Nabhi) · No Vedhai pair · Dina (Tara) Pass · Same Gana (Rakshasa, 6/6) |
| Jyeshtha (Kettai) | Vrischika (Scorpio) | Pada Rajju · Rakshasa | Different Rajju (Pada) · No Vedhai pair · Dina (Tara) Pass · Same Gana (Rakshasa, 6/6) |
| Mula (Moolam) | Dhanusu (Sagittarius) | Pada Rajju · Rakshasa | Different Rajju (Pada) · No Vedhai pair · Dina (Tara) Pass · Same Gana (Rakshasa, 6/6) |
| Shatabhisha (Sadayam) | Kumbha (Aquarius) | Kantha Rajju · Rakshasa | Different Rajju (Kantha) · No Vedhai pair · Dina (Tara) Pass · Same Gana (Rakshasa, 6/6) |
| Bharani (Bharani) | Mesha (Aries) | Kati Rajju · Manusha | Different Rajju (Kati) · No Vedhai pair · Dina (Tara) Pass · Mahendra star-count alignment |
Learn how Dina Porutham counts across the 27 stars · Learn how Mahendra Porutham star counts work
Questions families ask
Which Rajju group does Chitra (Chithirai) belong to?
Chitra (Chithirai) belongs to the Siro Rajju group. For Rajju Porutham to Pass in Pairutham’s table check, the partner’s birth star should belong to one of the other four Rajju groups rather than Siro Rajju (Mrigashira (Mirugasirisham), Dhanishta (Avittam)).
Which star is the Vedhai (Vedha) partner for Chitra (Chithirai)?
Chitra (Chithirai) has no single 1-to-1 partner in Pairutham’s 13-pair Vedhai table, though traditional South Indian tables group the three Siro Rajju stars—Mrigashira, Chitra and Dhanishta—as a three-way triad where any combination already receives a Siro Rajju Caution.
What Rasi (Moon sign), Gana and Yoni belong to Chitra?
Chitra (Chithirai) falls in Kanni (Padas 1–2) · Thula (Padas 3–4) (Mercury (Padas 1–2) · Venus (Padas 3–4)), is ruled by the Vimshottari star lord Mars (Chevvai), belongs to Rakshasa Gana and has the Tiger (Vyaghra) Yoni animal symbol.
Which nakshatras match best with Chitra (Chithirai) for marriage?
Stars that are outside Siro Rajju, avoid the Vedhai pairing, and align in Dina, Gana and Mahendra counts—including Krittika (Karthigai), Ashlesha (Ayilyam), Magha (Magam), Vishakha (Visakam), Jyeshtha (Kettai), Mula (Moolam)—offer strong star-level compatibility with Chitra. Enter both birth dates, times and places in Pairutham’s calculator to check all 10 poruthams and 36 Ashtakoota points.
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