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
Toronto — 2067
| Karte Name | Date and Time | Is this Vishnu Karana? |
|---|---|---|
| Uttara Ashadha |
11 January 2067
Morning 10:21
|
— |
| Shravana |
24 January 2067
Afternoon 12:34
|
Yes |
| Dhanishta |
06 February 2067
Afternoon 03:47
|
— |
| Shatabhisha |
19 February 2067
Night 08:11
|
— |
| Purva Bhadrapada |
05 March 2067
Early Morning 02:32
|
— |
| Uttara Bhadrapada |
18 March 2067
Morning 11:53
|
— |
| Revati |
31 March 2067
Night 10:43
|
Yes |
| Ashwini |
14 April 2067
Afternoon 12:01
|
— |
| Bharani |
28 April 2067
Early Morning 03:48
|
— |
| Krittika |
11 May 2067
Night 09:58
|
— |
| Rohini |
25 May 2067
Evening 06:07
|
— |
| Mrigashira |
08 June 2067
Evening 04:01
|
— |
| Ardra |
22 June 2067
Afternoon 02:56
|
— |
| Punarvasu |
06 July 2067
Afternoon 02:35
|
Yes |
| Pushya |
20 July 2067
Afternoon 02:03
|
Yes |
| Ashlesha |
03 August 2067
Afternoon 01:02
|
— |
| Magha |
17 August 2067
Morning 10:39
|
— |
| Purva Phalguni |
31 August 2067
Morning 06:44
|
— |
| Uttara Phalguni |
14 September 2067
Early Morning 12:34
|
— |
| Hasta |
27 September 2067
Evening 04:12
|
— |
| Chitra |
11 October 2067
Morning 05:11
|
— |
| Swati |
24 October 2067
Afternoon 03:47
|
Yes |
| Vishakha |
06 November 2067
Night 10:57
|
Yes |
| Anuradha |
20 November 2067
Morning 05:01
|
— |
| Jyeshtha |
03 December 2067
Morning 09:22
|
— |
| Moola |
16 December 2067
Afternoon 12:20
|
— |
| Purva Ashadha |
29 December 2067
Afternoon 02:38
|
— |
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.
