# Balava

> Movable Karana promoting learning, religious rites, Yajna, and study.

Source: https://www.hinducalendar.today/panchang/karana/balava

Karana Names (11 Half-Tithis)

02

Balava (बालव) is the 2nd Karana, equal to half of a lunar Tithi (an arc of 6 degrees). Presided over by Lord Brahma.

Ruling Deity Lord Brahma (Creator)

Nature Shubha (Auspicious)

Significance

Movable Karana promoting learning, religious rites, Yajna, and study. Used for fine-grained muhurat timing in daily activities.

Favorable

- Activities aligned with Lord Brahma
- Appropriate short-term tasks

Unfavorable

- Incompatible actions during fierce periods