# Bava

> Movable Karana favorable for health, noble actions, and new enterprises.

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

Karana Names (11 Half-Tithis)

01

Bava (बव) is the 1st Karana, equal to half of a lunar Tithi (an arc of 6 degrees). Presided over by Lord Indra.

Ruling Deity Lord Indra

Nature Shubha (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