Karana Names (11 Half-Tithis)
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Kaulava
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 DeityLord Mitra (Sun God)
NatureShubha (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