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
Melbourne — 2017
| Karte-Name | Datum und Zeit | Ist das Vishnu Karana? |
|---|---|---|
| Uttara Ashadha |
11 January 2017
Morgen 06:35
|
— |
| Shravana |
24 January 2017
Morgen 08:56
|
Ja |
| Dhanishta |
06 February 2017
Nachmittag 12:02
|
— |
| Shatabhisha |
19 February 2017
Abend 04:38
|
— |
| Purva Bhadrapada |
04 March 2017
Nacht 10:51
|
— |
| Uttara Bhadrapada |
18 March 2017
Morgen 07:24
|
— |
| Revati |
31 March 2017
Abend 06:10
|
Ja |
| Ashwini |
14 April 2017
Morgen 06:34
|
— |
| Bharani |
27 April 2017
Nacht 10:21
|
— |
| Krittika |
11 May 2017
Abend 04:32
|
— |
| Rohini |
25 May 2017
Nachmittag 12:45
|
— |
| Mrigashira |
08 June 2017
Morgen 10:36
|
— |
| Ardra |
22 June 2017
Morgen 09:38
|
— |
| Punarvasu |
06 July 2017
Morgen 09:09
|
Ja |
| Pushya |
20 July 2017
Morgen 08:44
|
Ja |
| Ashlesha |
03 August 2017
Morgen 07:33
|
— |
| Magha |
17 August 2017
Morgen 05:17
|
— |
| Purva Phalguni |
31 August 2017
Früh am Morgen 01:09
|
— |
| Uttara Phalguni |
13 September 2017
Abend 07:05
|
— |
| Hasta |
27 September 2017
Morgen 10:29
|
— |
| Chitra |
11 October 2017
Früh am Morgen 12:33
|
— |
| Swati |
24 October 2017
Morgen 10:58
|
Ja |
| Vishakha |
06 November 2017
Abend 07:09
|
Ja |
| Anuradha |
20 November 2017
Früh am Morgen 01:10
|
— |
| Jyeshtha |
03 December 2017
Morgen 05:28
|
— |
| Moola |
16 December 2017
Morgen 08:30
|
— |
| Purva Ashadha |
29 December 2017
Morgen 10:41
|
— |
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.
