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
Singapore — 2024
| Nom de la Karte | Date et heure | Est-ce Vishnu Karana ? |
|---|---|---|
| Uttara Ashadha |
11 January 2024
Nuit 10:43
|
— |
| Shravana |
25 January 2024
Petit matin 01:01
|
Oui |
| Dhanishta |
07 February 2024
Matin 04:13
|
— |
| Shatabhisha |
20 February 2024
Matin 08:41
|
— |
| Purva Bhadrapada |
04 March 2024
Après-midi 03:03
|
— |
| Uttara Bhadrapada |
17 March 2024
Nuit 11:25
|
— |
| Revati |
31 March 2024
Matin 10:19
|
Oui |
| Ashwini |
13 April 2024
Nuit 11:34
|
— |
| Bharani |
27 April 2024
Après-midi 03:27
|
— |
| Krittika |
11 May 2024
Matin 09:32
|
— |
| Rohini |
25 May 2024
Matin 05:46
|
— |
| Mrigashira |
08 June 2024
Petit matin 03:36
|
— |
| Ardra |
22 June 2024
Petit matin 02:36
|
— |
| Punarvasu |
06 July 2024
Petit matin 02:10
|
Oui |
| Pushya |
20 July 2024
Petit matin 01:41
|
Oui |
| Ashlesha |
03 August 2024
Petit matin 12:36
|
— |
| Magha |
16 August 2024
Nuit 10:14
|
— |
| Purva Phalguni |
30 August 2024
Soir 06:16
|
— |
| Uttara Phalguni |
13 September 2024
Après-midi 12:05
|
— |
| Hasta |
27 September 2024
Petit matin 03:40
|
— |
| Chitra |
10 October 2024
Soir 04:36
|
— |
| Swati |
24 October 2024
Petit matin 03:12
|
Oui |
| Vishakha |
06 November 2024
Matin 11:16
|
Oui |
| Anuradha |
19 November 2024
Soir 05:23
|
— |
| Jyeshtha |
02 December 2024
Nuit 09:39
|
— |
| Moola |
16 December 2024
Petit matin 12:41
|
— |
| Purva Ashadha |
29 December 2024
Petit matin 02:55
|
— |
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.
