Panchanga Karana Guide
Complete Guide to 11 Karanas in Panchanga
🌙 What is Karana?
Karana is half of a tithi. Each tithi has two karanas - one in the first half and one in the second half. There are 11 karanas in total - 7 Chara karanas (movable) and 4 Sthira karanas (fixed, occurring only in specific tithis).
📋 List of 11 Karanas
| Karana | Type | Nature | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bava | Chara | Good | Good for business, travel |
| Balava | Chara | Good | Good for education, medicine |
| Kaulava | Chara | Good | Good for friendship, relationships |
| Taitila | Chara | Good | Good for property, construction |
| Garaja | Chara | Good | Good for agriculture, gardening |
| Vanija | Chara | Good | Good for trade, purchases |
| Vishti (Bhadra) | Chara | Bad | Inauspicious, avoid |
| Shakuni | Sthira | Bad | First half of Amavasya |
| Chatushpada | Sthira | Neutral | Second half of Amavasya |
| Naga | Sthira | Neutral | First half of Purnima |
| Kimstughna | Sthira | Good | Good for sin removal |
⚠️ Bhadra (Vishti) Karana
Bhadra Karana is the most inauspicious of all karanas. During this time, auspicious activities, travel, and new beginnings should be avoided. However, Bhadra is inauspicious only when its head and face are on earth - not as harmful when in the sky.
❓ FAQs
What is Karana?
Karana is half of a tithi. Each tithi has two karanas. There are 11 karanas in total.
Why is Bhadra (Vishti) Karana inauspicious?
Works started during Bhadra Karana are believed to face obstacles. This time should be avoided for auspicious activities.
Which are auspicious Karanas?
Bava, Balava, Kaulava, Taitila, Garaja, Vanija are auspicious karanas. Auspicious activities can be done during these.