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.
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Karte Entry Date, Times
Edison — 2021
| Karte Name | Date and Time | Is this Vishnu Karana? |
|---|---|---|
| Uttara Ashadha |
10 January 2021
Afternoon 03:15
|
— |
| Shravana |
23 January 2021
Evening 05:29
|
Yes |
| Dhanishta |
05 February 2021
Night 08:42
|
— |
| Shatabhisha |
19 February 2021
Early Morning 01:07
|
— |
| Purva Bhadrapada |
04 March 2021
Morning 07:29
|
— |
| Uttara Bhadrapada |
17 March 2021
Evening 04:51
|
— |
| Revati |
31 March 2021
Early Morning 03:44
|
Yes |
| Ashwini |
13 April 2021
Evening 05:02
|
— |
| Bharani |
27 April 2021
Morning 08:53
|
— |
| Krittika |
11 May 2021
Early Morning 03:04
|
— |
| Rohini |
24 May 2021
Night 11:16
|
— |
| Mrigashira |
07 June 2021
Night 09:10
|
— |
| Ardra |
21 June 2021
Night 08:08
|
— |
| Punarvasu |
05 July 2021
Evening 07:46
|
Yes |
| Pushya |
19 July 2021
Evening 07:14
|
Yes |
| Ashlesha |
02 August 2021
Evening 06:12
|
— |
| Magha |
16 August 2021
Afternoon 03:47
|
— |
| Purva Phalguni |
30 August 2021
Morning 11:50
|
— |
| Uttara Phalguni |
13 September 2021
Morning 05:36
|
— |
| Hasta |
26 September 2021
Night 09:12
|
— |
| Chitra |
10 October 2021
Morning 10:08
|
— |
| Swati |
23 October 2021
Night 08:42
|
Yes |
| Vishakha |
06 November 2021
Morning 04:50
|
Yes |
| Anuradha |
19 November 2021
Morning 09:54
|
— |
| Jyeshtha |
02 December 2021
Afternoon 02:15
|
— |
| Moola |
15 December 2021
Evening 05:14
|
— |
| Purva Ashadha |
28 December 2021
Evening 07:32
|
— |
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.
