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
Mumbai — 1996
| Karte-Name | Datum und Zeit | Ist das Vishnu Karana? |
|---|---|---|
| Uttara Ashadha |
11 January 1996
Nachmittag 03:52
|
— |
| Shravana |
24 January 1996
Abend 06:04
|
Ja |
| Dhanishta |
06 February 1996
Nacht 09:15
|
— |
| Shatabhisha |
20 February 1996
Früh am Morgen 01:44
|
— |
| Purva Bhadrapada |
04 March 1996
Morgen 08:02
|
— |
| Uttara Bhadrapada |
17 March 1996
Abend 04:30
|
— |
| Revati |
31 March 1996
Früh am Morgen 03:18
|
Ja |
| Ashwini |
13 April 1996
Abend 04:43
|
— |
| Bharani |
27 April 1996
Morgen 08:30
|
— |
| Krittika |
11 May 1996
Früh am Morgen 02:46
|
— |
| Rohini |
24 May 1996
Nacht 10:56
|
— |
| Mrigashira |
07 June 1996
Nacht 08:54
|
— |
| Ardra |
21 June 1996
Abend 07:51
|
— |
| Punarvasu |
05 July 1996
Abend 07:31
|
Ja |
| Pushya |
19 July 1996
Abend 07:00
|
Ja |
| Ashlesha |
02 August 1996
Abend 05:57
|
— |
| Magha |
16 August 1996
Nachmittag 03:35
|
— |
| Purva Phalguni |
30 August 1996
Morgen 11:34
|
— |
| Uttara Phalguni |
13 September 1996
Morgen 05:25
|
— |
| Hasta |
26 September 1996
Nacht 08:54
|
— |
| Chitra |
10 October 1996
Morgen 09:55
|
— |
| Swati |
23 October 1996
Nacht 08:22
|
Ja |
| Vishakha |
06 November 1996
Morgen 04:33
|
Ja |
| Anuradha |
19 November 1996
Morgen 10:30
|
— |
| Jyeshtha |
02 December 1996
Nachmittag 02:52
|
— |
| Moola |
15 December 1996
Abend 05:46
|
— |
| Purva Ashadha |
28 December 1996
Nacht 08:02
|
— |
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.
