Karana Names (11 Half-Tithis)
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Vanija
Vanija (वणिज) is the 6th Karana, equal to half of a lunar Tithi (an arc of 6 degrees). Presided over by Goddess Lakshmi.
Ruling DeityGoddess Lakshmi (Fortune)
NatureShubha (Auspicious)
Significance
Movable Karana granting financial growth, commerce, and profitable trades. Used for fine-grained muhurat timing in daily activities.
Favorable
- •Activities aligned with Goddess Lakshmi
- •Appropriate short-term tasks
Unfavorable
- •Incompatible actions during fierce periods