Karana Names (11 Half-Tithis)
01
Bava
Bava (बव) is the 1st Karana, equal to half of a lunar Tithi (an arc of 6 degrees). Presided over by Lord Indra.
Ruling DeityLord Indra
NatureShubha (Auspicious)
Significance
Movable Karana favorable for health, noble actions, and new enterprises. Used for fine-grained muhurat timing in daily activities.
Favorable
- •Activities aligned with Lord Indra
- •Appropriate short-term tasks
Unfavorable
- •Incompatible actions during fierce periods