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.
सूर्यको नक्षत्र प्रवेशका मिति
कार्ते प्रवेश मिति, समय
San Jose — 1978
| कार्ते नाम | मिति र समय | के यो विष्णु करण हो? |
|---|---|---|
| उत्तराषाढ़ा |
10 January 1978
बिहान 11:33
|
— |
| श्रवण |
23 January 1978
दिउँसो 01:52
|
हो |
| धनिष्ठा |
05 February 1978
बेलुका 05:04
|
— |
| शतभिषा |
18 February 1978
राती 09:34
|
— |
| पूर्वभाद्रपद |
04 March 1978
बिहान सबेरै 03:58
|
— |
| उत्तरभाद्रपद |
17 March 1978
दिउँसो 12:22
|
— |
| रेवती |
30 March 1978
राती 11:19
|
हो |
| अश्विनी |
13 April 1978
दिउँसो 12:36
|
— |
| भरणी |
27 April 1978
बिहान 04:32
|
— |
| कृत्तिका |
10 May 1978
राती 11:39
|
— |
| रोहिणी |
24 May 1978
बेलुका 07:56
|
— |
| मृगशिरा |
07 June 1978
बेलुका 05:45
|
— |
| आर्द्रा |
21 June 1978
बेलुका 04:46
|
— |
| पुनर्वसु |
05 July 1978
बेलुका 04:18
|
हो |
| पुष्य |
19 July 1978
दिउँसो 03:49
|
हो |
| आश्लेषा |
02 August 1978
दिउँसो 02:41
|
— |
| मघा |
16 August 1978
दिउँसो 12:17
|
— |
| पूर्व फाल्गुनी |
30 August 1978
बिहान 08:16
|
— |
| उत्तर फाल्गुनी |
13 September 1978
बिहान सबेरै 02:03
|
— |
| हस्त |
26 September 1978
बेलुका 05:36
|
— |
| चित्रा |
10 October 1978
बिहान 06:30
|
— |
| स्वाति |
23 October 1978
बेलुका 05:05
|
हो |
| विशाखा |
06 November 1978
बिहान सबेरै 12:08
|
हो |
| अनुराधा |
19 November 1978
बिहान 06:15
|
— |
| ज्येष्ठा |
02 December 1978
बिहान 10:30
|
— |
| मूल |
15 December 1978
दिउँसो 01:32
|
— |
| पूर्वाषाढ़ा |
28 December 1978
दिउँसो 03:45
|
— |
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.