Chitra Nakshatra 2026
7th Nov 2026
Chitra Nakshatra 2026 is on Saturday, 7 November 2026.
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:49 AM – 12:33 PM |
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| Times for | Ujjain (IST) |
On this page: prarthanas and mantras with audio · questions about Chitra Nakshatra
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Prarthana, Mantras & Vrat Katha
Every festival has its own prarthanas, stotras and vrat kathas. Reading or listening to them on the festival day is the simplest way to observe the tradition at home.
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Festival Date, Tithi & Muhurat
Hindu festivals are tied to a specific Tithi, not a fixed date — so the day shifts every year and even varies slightly across cities.
Open the Panchanga for the festival day to see the exact Tithi, Nakshatra, Yoga, Karana and Shubh Muhurat for pooja in your location.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When is Chitra Nakshatra in 2026?
Chitra Nakshatra 2026 falls on Saturday, 7 November 2026.
What is Chitra Nakshatra?
Chitra is the 14th lunar mansion — the bright star Spica — whose presiding deity is Tvashtar, the divine artisan also known as Vishvakarman. Its symbol is a shining pearl, and the Moon transits it roughly once a month. Panchanga tradition lists it among the 'good muhurat' stars for most auspicious work.
Why is Chitra Nakshatra observed?
The name Chitra means 'the brilliant one', and the nakshatra spans the last quarter of Kanya into the start of Tula, ruled by Mars. Its deity Tvashtar is an ancient Indo-Iranian figure — the same artisan god appears in the Avesta as Thvarshtar — and is identified in later texts with Vishvakarman, who forges weapons and chariots for the gods. This craftsman link is why Chitra is favoured for housewarmings, jewellery, and starting creative work. When the full moon falls on Chitra in the Tamil month of Chithirai, the day becomes Chitra Pournami, sacred to Chitragupta, Yama's record-keeper of human deeds. The Madurai Meenakshi temple marks it with Indra Puja, recalling the legend of Indra discovering a Shiva lingam near Madurai and golden lotuses rising in the temple tank.
What are the other names for Chitra Nakshatra?
Chitra Nakshatra is also known as Chithirai Nakshatram.
Which prarthanas are recited on Chitra Nakshatra?
Before starting any activity or project and Mangala Stotram are recited on Chitra Nakshatra. You can listen to them with audio on this page.
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Next Chitra Nakshatra dates
- Chitra Nakshatra November 2026, 7 Nov
- Chitra Nakshatra December 2026, 4 Dec
- Chitra Nakshatra January 2027, 1 Jan
- Chitra Nakshatra February 2027, 25 Feb
- Chitra Nakshatra March 2027, 24 Mar
- Chitra Nakshatra April 2027, 20 Apr
- Chitra Nakshatra May 2027, 18 May
- Chitra Nakshatra June 2027, 14 Jun
- Chitra Nakshatra July 2027, 11 Jul
- Chitra Nakshatra August 2027, 8 Aug
- Chitra Nakshatra September 2027, 4 Sep
- Chitra Nakshatra October 2027, 1 Oct
