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
Edison — 2018
| Karte-Name | Datum und Zeit | Ist das Vishnu Karana? |
|---|---|---|
| Uttara Ashadha |
10 January 2018
Nacht 08:46
|
— |
| Shravana |
23 January 2018
Nacht 10:59
|
Ja |
| Dhanishta |
06 February 2018
Früh am Morgen 02:15
|
— |
| Shatabhisha |
19 February 2018
Morgen 06:42
|
— |
| Purva Bhadrapada |
04 March 2018
Nachmittag 01:05
|
— |
| Uttara Bhadrapada |
17 March 2018
Nacht 10:30
|
— |
| Revati |
31 March 2018
Morgen 09:21
|
Ja |
| Ashwini |
13 April 2018
Nacht 10:42
|
— |
| Bharani |
27 April 2018
Nachmittag 02:29
|
— |
| Krittika |
11 May 2018
Morgen 08:42
|
— |
| Rohini |
25 May 2018
Morgen 04:50
|
— |
| Mrigashira |
08 June 2018
Früh am Morgen 02:46
|
— |
| Ardra |
22 June 2018
Früh am Morgen 01:41
|
— |
| Punarvasu |
06 July 2018
Früh am Morgen 01:20
|
Ja |
| Pushya |
20 July 2018
Früh am Morgen 12:47
|
Ja |
| Ashlesha |
02 August 2018
Nacht 11:45
|
— |
| Magha |
16 August 2018
Nacht 09:20
|
— |
| Purva Phalguni |
30 August 2018
Abend 05:23
|
— |
| Uttara Phalguni |
13 September 2018
Morgen 11:11
|
— |
| Hasta |
27 September 2018
Früh am Morgen 02:44
|
— |
| Chitra |
10 October 2018
Nachmittag 03:42
|
— |
| Swati |
24 October 2018
Früh am Morgen 02:13
|
Ja |
| Vishakha |
06 November 2018
Morgen 09:23
|
Ja |
| Anuradha |
19 November 2018
Nachmittag 03:23
|
— |
| Jyeshtha |
02 December 2018
Abend 07:44
|
— |
| Moola |
15 December 2018
Nacht 10:39
|
— |
| Purva Ashadha |
29 December 2018
Früh am Morgen 12:57
|
— |
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.
