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.
Select year and location
Karte Entry Date, Times
New York — 2027
| Karte Name | Date and Time | Is this Vishnu Karana? |
|---|---|---|
| Uttara Ashadha |
11 January 2027
Morning 04:09
|
— |
| Shravana |
24 January 2027
Morning 06:30
|
Yes |
| Dhanishta |
06 February 2027
Morning 09:38
|
— |
| Shatabhisha |
19 February 2027
Afternoon 02:07
|
— |
| Purva Bhadrapada |
04 March 2027
Night 08:27
|
— |
| Uttara Bhadrapada |
18 March 2027
Morning 05:50
|
— |
| Revati |
31 March 2027
Evening 04:43
|
Yes |
| Ashwini |
14 April 2027
Morning 05:58
|
— |
| Bharani |
27 April 2027
Night 09:52
|
— |
| Krittika |
11 May 2027
Afternoon 03:57
|
— |
| Rohini |
25 May 2027
Afternoon 12:14
|
— |
| Mrigashira |
08 June 2027
Morning 10:02
|
— |
| Ardra |
22 June 2027
Morning 09:06
|
— |
| Punarvasu |
06 July 2027
Morning 08:37
|
Yes |
| Pushya |
20 July 2027
Morning 08:11
|
Yes |
| Ashlesha |
03 August 2027
Morning 07:02
|
— |
| Magha |
17 August 2027
Morning 04:43
|
— |
| Purva Phalguni |
31 August 2027
Early Morning 12:41
|
— |
| Uttara Phalguni |
13 September 2027
Evening 06:32
|
— |
| Hasta |
27 September 2027
Morning 10:05
|
— |
| Chitra |
10 October 2027
Night 11:01
|
— |
| Swati |
24 October 2027
Morning 09:37
|
Yes |
| Vishakha |
06 November 2027
Evening 05:41
|
Yes |
| Anuradha |
19 November 2027
Night 10:49
|
— |
| Jyeshtha |
03 December 2027
Early Morning 03:03
|
— |
| Moola |
16 December 2027
Morning 06:08
|
— |
| Purva Ashadha |
29 December 2027
Morning 08:20
|
— |
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.
