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When is the next Chithirai Nakshatra?

Is it Chithirai Nakshatra today? No. The next Chithirai Nakshatra is on Saturday, 7 November 2026; Chithirai star Sat 6:13 am to Sun 6:58 am.

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Also written as: Chithirai , Chitra Nakshatra

Chithirai Nakshatra: Saturday, 7 November 2026

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What is Chithirai Nakshatra?

Chithirai's lord is Mars (Sevvai). Its first two padas fall in Kanni and the last two in Thulam. The month of Chithirai and Chitra Pournami are named after it, though Chitra Pournami follows the full-moon and does not land on this star every year. Those born under Chithirai use these dates for an archanai on their birth-star day each month. Each date here is the day the star holds at midday; when it holds at two middays running, both days are shown.

What can you do on Chithirai star day?

The monthly Chithirai is not a fast day. For those born under Chithirai it is the birth-star day that comes round once a month: a visit to the temple and a janma nakshatra archanai in their own name and star at the shrine of your chosen or family deity is all it asks.

  • Bathe in the morning and light the lamp at home
  • An archanai at the shrine of your chosen or family deity, giving your name and star
  • If you can, feed someone or give a small gift

Where your family does it differently, follow your family.

Other years (2016 – 2036)
Chithirai Nakshatra 2016Chithirai Nakshatra 2017Chithirai Nakshatra 2018Chithirai Nakshatra 2019Chithirai Nakshatra 2020Chithirai Nakshatra 2021Chithirai Nakshatra 2022Chithirai Nakshatra 2023Chithirai Nakshatra 2024Chithirai Nakshatra 2025Chithirai Nakshatra 2028Chithirai Nakshatra 2029Chithirai Nakshatra 2030Chithirai Nakshatra 2031Chithirai Nakshatra 2032Chithirai Nakshatra 2033Chithirai Nakshatra 2034Chithirai Nakshatra 2035Chithirai Nakshatra 2036

Frequently asked

Is it Chithirai Nakshatra today?

No. The next Chithirai Nakshatra is on Saturday, 7 November 2026; Chithirai star Sat 6:13 am to Sun 6:58 am.

When is the next Chithirai Nakshatra?

Next Chithirai Nakshatra: Saturday, 7 November 2026 (Chennai).

What is Chithirai Nakshatra?

Chithirai's lord is Mars (Sevvai). Its first two padas fall in Kanni and the last two in Thulam. The month of Chithirai and Chitra Pournami are named after it, though Chitra Pournami follows the full-moon thithi and does not land on this star every year. Those born under Chithirai use these dates for an archanai on their birth-star day each month. Each date here is the day the star holds at midday; when it holds at two middays running, both days are shown.

What can you do on Chithirai star day?

The monthly Chithirai is not a fast day. For those born under Chithirai it is the birth-star day that comes round once a month: a visit to the temple and a janma nakshatra archanai in their own name and star at the shrine of your chosen or family deity is all it asks.

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