Karana Names (11 Half-Tithis)
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Naga

Naga (नाग) is the 10th Karana, equal to half of a lunar Tithi (an arc of 6 degrees). Presided over by Nagas (Serpents).

Ruling DeityNagas (Serpent Deities)
NatureSthira (Fixed & Enduring)
Significance

Fixed Karana on Amavasya; potent for research, occult wisdom, and medicine. Used for fine-grained muhurat timing in daily activities.

Favorable
  • •Activities aligned with Nagas (Serpents)
  • •Appropriate short-term tasks
Unfavorable
  • •Incompatible actions during fierce periods