Chitralekha () is a friend of Uá¹£ÃÂ, and the daughter of a minister of Banasura, who ruled from his capital of à Âoá¹Âitapura. She employs her magical powers to unite Uṣàwith her lover, Aniruddha.She is referred to as the consort of Ketu of the Navagraha.
The daughter of Banasura, Uá¹£ÃÂ, once dreamt of Aniruddha, the grandson of Krishna. Uṣàfell in love with the youth, despite not knowing his identity. The following morning, after hearing her friend's tale and observing her gloom, Chitralekha made portraits of many known charming princes, but Uṣàwas unable to identify them as the youth of her dream. She then drew a portrait of Aniruddha, much to Uá¹£ÃÂ's delight. Using her illusory powers, Chitralekha sought the protection of Narada, and then travelled by air to DvÃÂrakÃÂ. After describing her friend's dream to the youth, she carried Aniruddha to à ªá¹£ÃÂ's room, unnoticed by anyone in à Âoá¹Âitapura.