# Kaulava

> Movable Karana fostering friendship, alliances, romance, and artistic creation.

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

Karana Names (11 Half-Tithis)

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Kaulava (कौलव) is the 3rd Karana, equal to half of a lunar Tithi (an arc of 6 degrees). Presided over by Lord Mitra (Sun).

Ruling Deity Lord Mitra (Sun God)

Nature Shubha (Auspicious)

Significance

Movable Karana fostering friendship, alliances, romance, and artistic creation. Used for fine-grained muhurat timing in daily activities.

Favorable

- Activities aligned with Lord Mitra (Sun)
- Appropriate short-term tasks

Unfavorable

- Incompatible actions during fierce periods