A Karte begins when the Sun enters a new Nakshatra. Traditional regional almanacs use these periods while discussing seasons, rainfall and agricultural planning. The entry times below are astronomical calculations; rainfall and Vahana interpretations are traditional indications, not weather forecasts.
How to use this calendar
- Check the entry time: the table shows when the Sun enters each Nakshatra.
- Read Vahana symbolically: Vahana meanings belong to traditional Panchanga interpretation and should not replace an official weather forecast.
- Location has limited effect: the astronomical ingress moment is global, while the displayed civil date and clock time depend on timezone.
Eintritt der Sonne in die Nakshatras
Karte Eintrittsdatum, Zeiten
Durban — 1989
| Karte-Name | Datum und Zeit | Ist das Vishnu Karana? |
|---|---|---|
| Uttara Ashadha |
10 January 1989
Abend 05:14
|
— |
| Shravana |
23 January 1989
Abend 07:34
|
Ja |
| Dhanishta |
05 February 1989
Nacht 10:44
|
— |
| Shatabhisha |
19 February 1989
Früh am Morgen 03:15
|
— |
| Purva Bhadrapada |
04 March 1989
Morgen 09:37
|
— |
| Uttara Bhadrapada |
17 March 1989
Abend 06:02
|
— |
| Revati |
31 March 1989
Morgen 04:58
|
Ja |
| Ashwini |
13 April 1989
Abend 06:14
|
— |
| Bharani |
27 April 1989
Morgen 10:10
|
— |
| Krittika |
11 May 1989
Morgen 04:16
|
— |
| Rohini |
25 May 1989
Früh am Morgen 12:34
|
— |
| Mrigashira |
07 June 1989
Nacht 10:21
|
— |
| Ardra |
21 June 1989
Nacht 09:25
|
— |
| Punarvasu |
05 July 1989
Nacht 08:56
|
Ja |
| Pushya |
19 July 1989
Nacht 08:30
|
Ja |
| Ashlesha |
02 August 1989
Abend 07:21
|
— |
| Magha |
16 August 1989
Abend 05:01
|
— |
| Purva Phalguni |
30 August 1989
Nachmittag 12:58
|
— |
| Uttara Phalguni |
13 September 1989
Morgen 06:48
|
— |
| Hasta |
26 September 1989
Nacht 10:20
|
— |
| Chitra |
10 October 1989
Morgen 11:16
|
— |
| Swati |
23 October 1989
Nacht 09:50
|
Ja |
| Vishakha |
06 November 1989
Morgen 05:53
|
Ja |
| Anuradha |
19 November 1989
Nachmittag 12:00
|
— |
| Jyeshtha |
02 December 1989
Abend 04:13
|
— |
| Moola |
15 December 1989
Abend 07:17
|
— |
| Purva Ashadha |
28 December 1989
Nacht 09:28
|
— |
Terms used in the Karte calendar
| Karte / Karthi | The period during which the Sun travels through one Nakshatra. There are 27 such solar Nakshatra periods in a complete cycle. |
|---|---|
| Vahana | A symbolic vehicle assigned in traditional almanac interpretation. It is used as a cultural indicator, not as a scientifically verified measure of rainfall. |
| Pravesh Time | The calculated moment when the Sun enters the next Nakshatra. The displayed local time changes with timezone. |
Common questions
What are Karte dates used for?
They are used in traditional Panchangas to divide the Sun's passage through the 27 Nakshatras and to discuss seasonal and agricultural indications.
Can the Vahana accurately predict rainfall?
Vahana interpretations are traditional beliefs. They may be studied as part of Panchanga culture, but they should not be treated as a substitute for meteorological forecasts.
Why can the displayed date differ by country?
The astronomical ingress is one moment worldwide, but the local date and clock time differ according to timezone.
About the calculation
The ingress times are generated from astronomical longitude calculations. Traditional Vahana and rainfall meanings can vary by region and source.
