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.
Dates d’entrée du Soleil dans les nakshatras
Date et heures d'entrée de la Karte
Kathmandu — 2021
| Nom de la Karte | Date et heure | Est-ce Vishnu Karana ? |
|---|---|---|
| Uttara Ashadha |
11 January 2021
Petit matin 02:00
|
— |
| Shravana |
24 January 2021
Matin 04:14
|
Oui |
| Dhanishta |
06 February 2021
Matin 07:27
|
— |
| Shatabhisha |
19 February 2021
Matin 11:52
|
— |
| Purva Bhadrapada |
04 March 2021
Soir 06:14
|
— |
| Uttara Bhadrapada |
18 March 2021
Petit matin 02:36
|
— |
| Revati |
31 March 2021
Après-midi 01:29
|
Oui |
| Ashwini |
14 April 2021
Petit matin 02:47
|
— |
| Bharani |
27 April 2021
Soir 06:38
|
— |
| Krittika |
11 May 2021
Après-midi 12:49
|
— |
| Rohini |
25 May 2021
Matin 09:01
|
— |
| Mrigashira |
08 June 2021
Matin 06:55
|
— |
| Ardra |
22 June 2021
Matin 05:53
|
— |
| Punarvasu |
06 July 2021
Matin 05:31
|
Oui |
| Pushya |
20 July 2021
Matin 04:59
|
Oui |
| Ashlesha |
03 August 2021
Petit matin 03:57
|
— |
| Magha |
17 August 2021
Petit matin 01:32
|
— |
| Purva Phalguni |
30 August 2021
Nuit 09:35
|
— |
| Uttara Phalguni |
13 September 2021
Après-midi 03:21
|
— |
| Hasta |
27 September 2021
Matin 06:57
|
— |
| Chitra |
10 October 2021
Soir 07:53
|
— |
| Swati |
24 October 2021
Matin 06:27
|
Oui |
| Vishakha |
06 November 2021
Après-midi 02:35
|
Oui |
| Anuradha |
19 November 2021
Nuit 08:39
|
— |
| Jyeshtha |
03 December 2021
Petit matin 01:00
|
— |
| Moola |
16 December 2021
Petit matin 03:59
|
— |
| Purva Ashadha |
29 December 2021
Matin 06:17
|
— |
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.
