కరణం (Karana)
Half of a tithi - there are 11 types
Overview
Karana is half of a tithi, meaning there are two karanas in each lunar day. There are 11 karanas in total - 4 fixed ones that occur only once in a lunar month, and 7 repeating ones. Each karana has specific characteristics that influence the day's activities.
ఆచరణలో అర్థం
While less commonly consulted than tithi or nakshatra, karanas provide additional precision for timing. Certain karanas are better for specific activities, and astrologers consider them for muhurta calculations.
ఉదాహరణలు
- Bava - Good for starting new work
- Vishti (Bhadra) - Generally avoided for auspicious work