Karana Today and Bhadra
The half-tithi running now, its end time, and today's Bhadra window if there is one.
All times are local time in New Delhi (Asia/Kolkata).
New Delhi
5 November 2026, Thursday
Ekadashi · Krishna Paksha · Ashwin
Balava
10:46 PM, Nov 4 – 10:36 AM
Balava: religious and good work
Kaulava
10:36 AM – 10:30 PM
Kaulava: friendship, social
Taitila
10:30 PM – 10:31 AM, Nov 6
Taitila: homes, public work
All 11 Karanas and what they mean
| No. | Name | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bava | Bava: good for most work |
| 2 | Balava | Balava: religious and good work |
| 3 | Kaulava | Kaulava: friendship, social |
| 4 | Taitila | Taitila: homes, public work |
| 5 | Gara | Gara: farming, home |
| 6 | Vanija | Vanija: trade and business |
| 7 | Vishti | Vishti (Bhadra): avoid auspicious work |
| 8 | Shakuni | Shakuni: medicine, remedies |
| 9 | Chatushpada | Chatushpada: animals, worship |
| 10 | Naga | Naga: harsh deeds, avoid starts |
| 11 | Kimstughna | Kimstughna: good, auspicious |
What does today mean for you?
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What is a karana?
A karana is half a tithi, the time the Moon takes to gain 6 degrees on the Sun. A month has 60 of them. Seven karanas repeat eight times through the month (Bava, Balava, Kaulava, Taitila, Gara, Vanija, Vishti) and four come once, around Amavasya (Shakuni, Chatushpada, Naga, Kimstughna). Vishti is better known as Bhadra. Good work, especially Raksha Bandhan and Holika Dahan, is not done during Bhadra.
Frequently asked questions
What is Bhadra?+
Bhadra is the Vishti karana. It comes about 8 times a month and lasts about half a day each time. It's avoided for auspicious work.
How many karanas are in a day?+
Usually two, sometimes three, because each lasts about 12 hours.
Which karanas are good?+
Bava, Balava, Kaulava, Taitila, Gara and Vanija are fine for most work. Vishti and the four fixed karanas are avoided for new starts.
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