Karana Names (11 Half-Tithis)
05

Garija

Garija (गरिज) is the 5th Karana, equal to half of a lunar Tithi (an arc of 6 degrees). Presided over by Prithvi (Earth Goddess).

Ruling DeityPrithvi (Earth Goddess)
NatureShubha (Auspicious)
Significance

Movable Karana ideal for farming, planting, stability, and peaceful trade. Used for fine-grained muhurat timing in daily activities.

Favorable
  • •Activities aligned with Prithvi (Earth Goddess)
  • •Appropriate short-term tasks
Unfavorable
  • •Incompatible actions during fierce periods