Karana Names (11 Half-Tithis)
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Vishti (Bhadra)
Vishti (विष्टि (भद्रा)) is the 7th Karana, equal to half of a lunar Tithi (an arc of 6 degrees). Presided over by Lord Yama.
Ruling DeityLord Yama
NatureShubha (Auspicious)
Significance
Fierce Karana (popularly Bhadra); auspicious beginnings are paused, but potent for overcoming adversaries. Used for fine-grained muhurat timing in daily activities.
Favorable
- •Activities aligned with Lord Yama
- •Appropriate short-term tasks
Unfavorable
- •Incompatible actions during fierce periods