Karana Names (11 Half-Tithis)
02
Balava
Balava (बालव) is the 2nd Karana, equal to half of a lunar Tithi (an arc of 6 degrees). Presided over by Lord Brahma.
Ruling DeityLord Brahma (Creator)
NatureShubha (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