Karan is half of the date. There are two Karanas in a date - first forenoon (from morning to afternoon) and second for afternoon (from afternoon to night). A total of 11 types of Karanas are considered in the Panchang.

How many Karanas are there in total?

There are 11 Karanas - Bava, Balava, Kaulava, Taitil, Gar, Vanij, Vishti (Bhadra), Shakuni, Chatushpad, Nag, Kimastugn

What is the importance of Karana?

Every Karana has its own auspicious and inauspicious effects. Bava, Balava, Kaulava, Taitil, Gar, Vanij – are considered auspicious. Vishti (Bhadra) – is considered inauspicious, no new work should be started at this time. Shakuni, Chatushpad, Nag, Kimastugn – are special/stable Karanas, they are used in specific works.

Today's Karana — Bawa, Delhi,India

Delhi,India · 28 September 3168 · Saturday

Karana Bawa. Next: Balava.

Karana

Bawa

Start: 27 Sep 3168, 06:45 PMEnd: 28 Sep 3168, 07:01 AM

Balava

Start: 28 Sep 3168, 07:01 AMEnd: 28 Sep 3168, 07:28 PM

Kaulava

Start: 28 Sep 3168, 07:28 PMEnd: 29 Sep 3168, 08:05 AM

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Karana?

Half of a Tithi is called Karana. Each Tithi has 2 Karanas.

How many Karanas are there?

11 Karanas — 7 movable (Bava, Balava, etc.) and 4 fixed.

Why is Vishti (Bhadra) inauspicious?

Auspicious works are prohibited during Bhadra Karana.

Disclaimer: Calculated based on astronomical positions. Minor variations possible.