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
Leicester — 2017
| Nom de la Karte | Date et heure | Est-ce Vishnu Karana ? |
|---|---|---|
| Uttara Ashadha |
10 January 2017
Soir 07:35
|
— |
| Shravana |
23 January 2017
Nuit 09:56
|
Oui |
| Dhanishta |
06 February 2017
Petit matin 01:02
|
— |
| Shatabhisha |
19 February 2017
Matin 05:38
|
— |
| Purva Bhadrapada |
04 March 2017
Matin 11:51
|
— |
| Uttara Bhadrapada |
17 March 2017
Nuit 08:24
|
— |
| Revati |
31 March 2017
Matin 08:10
|
Oui |
| Ashwini |
13 April 2017
Nuit 09:34
|
— |
| Bharani |
27 April 2017
Après-midi 01:21
|
— |
| Krittika |
11 May 2017
Matin 07:32
|
— |
| Rohini |
25 May 2017
Petit matin 03:45
|
— |
| Mrigashira |
08 June 2017
Petit matin 01:36
|
— |
| Ardra |
22 June 2017
Petit matin 12:38
|
— |
| Punarvasu |
06 July 2017
Petit matin 12:09
|
Oui |
| Pushya |
19 July 2017
Nuit 11:44
|
Oui |
| Ashlesha |
02 August 2017
Nuit 10:33
|
— |
| Magha |
16 August 2017
Nuit 08:17
|
— |
| Purva Phalguni |
30 August 2017
Soir 04:09
|
— |
| Uttara Phalguni |
13 September 2017
Matin 10:05
|
— |
| Hasta |
27 September 2017
Petit matin 01:29
|
— |
| Chitra |
10 October 2017
Après-midi 02:33
|
— |
| Swati |
24 October 2017
Petit matin 12:58
|
Oui |
| Vishakha |
06 November 2017
Matin 08:09
|
Oui |
| Anuradha |
19 November 2017
Après-midi 02:10
|
— |
| Jyeshtha |
02 December 2017
Soir 06:28
|
— |
| Moola |
15 December 2017
Nuit 09:30
|
— |
| Purva Ashadha |
28 December 2017
Nuit 11:41
|
— |
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.
