A Karana is exactly half a Tithi (6° Sun-Moon angular arc, ~10-13 hours). A 30-Tithi lunar month produces 60 Karanas generated by 11 unique Karanas: 7 Movable (Chara) revolving 8 times + 4 Fixed (Sthira) anchoring Amavasya.

Karanas

Chara

Sthira

Per Month

6°

Arc / Karan

✨ Karan Orrery

7 Chara (revolving) • 4 Sthira (fixed anchors)

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☯️ 11 KARANAS 6° Arc

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Vishti / Bhadra Karan (विष्टि / भद्रा) • Three Realms of Residence

Understanding Bhadra Vaas (भद्रा वास) • Muhurta Chintamani & Parashara Shastra

Among all 11 Karanas, Vishti (popularly known as Bhadra) holds the most formidable position in Electional Astrology (Muhurta Shastra). As the daughter of Surya and sister of Shani (Saturn), Bhadra possesses intensely fiery, restrictive, and aggressive energy. Classical texts declare that auspicious deeds commenced during Bhadra result in obstacles and distress. However, Bhadra does not always direct her wrath towards Earth; her residence is determined by the Moon's transit through the 12 Zodiac Rashis.

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Swarga Bhadra (Heaven)

Moon in Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Scorpio

✓ Mild / Neutral on Earth

Bhadra resides in the heavenly realm. Her harsh energy remains focused aloft, showering auspiciousness and protection on humans on Earth. Ordinary auspicious tasks may proceed safely.

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Patala Bhadra (Netherworld)

Moon in Kanya, Tula, Dhanu, Makara

✓ Safe / Bestows Wealth

Bhadra dwells beneath the Earth in Patala Loka. Traditionally regarded as conferring underground riches, subterranean discovery, and mineral stability without hurting worldly tasks.

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Mrityuloka Bhadra (Earth)

Moon in Karka, Simha, Kumbha, Meena

⚠️ Severe • Strictly Avoid

Bhadra resides directly in the human realm (Mrityuloka). During this period, all Shubh Sanskaras (Marriages, Griha Pravesh, Yagyopaveeta, beginning new ventures, business deals) are completely forbidden.

Exceptions where Bhadra is Auspicious: Destructive or defensive actions align harmoniously with Bhadra's fierce potency. Filing lawsuits, military operations, surgery/administering strong medicine, demolishing dilapidated structures, capturing criminals, and exorcising negative energies flourish in Vishti.

Vedic Remedial Measures: When unavoidable actions must occur during Bhadra, propitiate Lord Shiva (chant "Om Namah Shivaya" 108 times), recite the Hanuman Chalisa, worship Bhadra's 12 sacred names, or perform the task during the tranquil tail portion (Bhadra Puchha) after consulting a qualified Vedic Panchang.