Krittika nakshatra, pada 3: degrees, navamsa and syllable

Pada 3 of Krittika runs from Vrishabha 3°20′ to Vrishabha 6°40′ (3°20′ in all).

Source: Avakahada chakra (tradition), name syllable

In your chart

Degrees
Vrishabha 3°20′ – Vrishabha 6°40′
Sidereal longitude
33.333333 – 36.666667
Sign
Vrishabha
Navamsa sign
Kumbha
Navamsa lord
Saturn
Name syllable
उ (U)
अवकहड़ा चक्र (परंपरा)

About this pada

Pada 3 of Krittika runs from Vrishabha 3°20′ to Vrishabha 6°40′ (3°20′ in all). This pada lies in Vrishabha; its navamsa is Kumbha, ruled by Saturn. The nakshatra's lord is Sun, so a birth in this pada begins with the Sun mahadasha. In the avakahada chakra (tradition), the name syllable of this pada is 'उ' (U).

What tradition holds

Tradition holds that Krittika speaks plainly and carries a deep sense of self-respect. Through its navamsa, tradition also sees these qualities here: original thinking, fairness, loyalty in friendship, and a wish to do something for society. These are tendencies tradition describes, not a label on anyone; the real picture comes from the whole chart.

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Sources

  • Avakahada chakra (tradition) · name syllable

Checked against the classical texts · Last reviewed: 2026-10-14