Karte Dates (Surya Nakshatra Pravesh) — Columbus
In traditional Vedic astrology, a Karte (or Karthi) begins when the Sun transits into a new Nakshatra (lunar mansion). These transits are crucial for predicting seasonal changes, rainfall, and agricultural cycles. Below are the precise pravesh (entry) timings calculated for your location.
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Karte Entry Date, Times
Columbus — 2026
| Karte Name | Date and Time | Is this Vishnu Karana? |
|---|---|---|
| Uttara Ashadha |
28 December 2025
Night 08:01
|
— |
| Shravana |
10 January 2026
Night 10:07
|
— |
| Dhanishta |
24 January 2026
Early Morning 12:21
|
Yes |
| Shatabhisha |
06 February 2026
Early Morning 03:36
|
— |
| Purva Bhadrapada |
19 February 2026
Morning 08:04
|
— |
| Uttara Bhadrapada |
04 March 2026
Afternoon 02:25
|
— |
| Revati |
17 March 2026
Night 11:52
|
— |
| Nakshatra 27 |
31 March 2026
Morning 10:41
|
Yes |
| Bharani |
14 April 2026
Early Morning 12:03
|
— |
| Krittika |
27 April 2026
Afternoon 03:48
|
— |
| Rohini |
11 May 2026
Morning 10:02
|
— |
| Mrigashira |
25 May 2026
Morning 06:08
|
— |
| Ardra |
08 June 2026
Morning 04:04
|
— |
| Punarvasu |
22 June 2026
Early Morning 02:57
|
— |
| Pushya |
06 July 2026
Early Morning 02:34
|
Yes |
| Ashlesha |
20 July 2026
Early Morning 01:59
|
Yes |
| Magha |
03 August 2026
Early Morning 12:55
|
— |
| Purva Phalguni |
16 August 2026
Night 10:29
|
— |
| Uttara Phalguni |
30 August 2026
Evening 06:30
|
— |
| Hasta |
13 September 2026
Afternoon 12:19
|
— |
| Chitra |
27 September 2026
Early Morning 03:51
|
— |
| Swati |
10 October 2026
Evening 04:51
|
— |
| Vishakha |
24 October 2026
Early Morning 03:21
|
Yes |
| Anuradha |
06 November 2026
Morning 10:34
|
Yes |
| Jyeshtha |
19 November 2026
Evening 04:35
|
— |
| Moola |
02 December 2026
Night 08:59
|
— |
| Purva Ashadha |
15 December 2026
Night 11:56
|
— |
| Uttara Ashadha |
29 December 2026
Early Morning 02:15
|
— |
Note: Rows highlighted in Gold indicate Vishnu Karana days. These are considered highly auspicious for Satyanarayana Vratham and Dana (Charity).
Glossary: Understanding Karte
| Karte (Karthi) | The period during which the Sun travels through a specific Nakshatra. There are 27 Kartes in a year. |
| Vahana (Vehicle) | The symbolic vehicle the Sun rides during a specific Karte. Traditional farmers use the Vahana to predict the quantity of rainfall. |
| Pravesh Time | The exact minute the Sun enters 0 degrees of the specific Nakshatra. Calculated here using high-precision Swiss Ephemeris data. |
Frequently Asked Questions
Kartes mark the solar transit through the 27 Nakshatras. They are primarily used in agriculture to predict weather patterns, especially the monsoon.
In traditional almanacs, different Vahanas (like Frog, Horse, Peacock) indicate varying intensities of rain. For example, a Frog (Manduka) vahana often signifies good rainfall.
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