Karana Names (11 Half-Tithis)
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Shakuni
Shakuni (शकुनि) is the 8th Karana, equal to half of a lunar Tithi (an arc of 6 degrees). Presided over by Vayu / Kali.
Ruling DeityVayu / Goddess Kali
NatureSthira (Fixed & Enduring)
Significance
Fixed Karana on Krishna Chaturdashi; favorable for herbs, medicine, and study. Used for fine-grained muhurat timing in daily activities.
Favorable
- •Activities aligned with Vayu / Kali
- •Appropriate short-term tasks
Unfavorable
- •Incompatible actions during fierce periods