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
Vijayawada — 2018
| Karte Name | Date and Time | Is this Vishnu Karana? |
|---|---|---|
| Uttara Ashadha |
11 January 2018
Morning 07:16
|
— |
| Shravana |
24 January 2018
Morning 09:29
|
Yes |
| Dhanishta |
06 February 2018
Afternoon 12:45
|
— |
| Shatabhisha |
19 February 2018
Evening 05:12
|
— |
| Purva Bhadrapada |
04 March 2018
Night 11:35
|
— |
| Uttara Bhadrapada |
18 March 2018
Morning 08:00
|
— |
| Revati |
31 March 2018
Evening 06:51
|
Yes |
| Ashwini |
14 April 2018
Morning 08:12
|
— |
| Bharani |
27 April 2018
Night 11:59
|
— |
| Krittika |
11 May 2018
Evening 06:12
|
— |
| Rohini |
25 May 2018
Afternoon 02:20
|
— |
| Mrigashira |
08 June 2018
Afternoon 12:16
|
— |
| Ardra |
22 June 2018
Morning 11:11
|
— |
| Punarvasu |
06 July 2018
Morning 10:50
|
Yes |
| Pushya |
20 July 2018
Morning 10:17
|
Yes |
| Ashlesha |
03 August 2018
Morning 09:15
|
— |
| Magha |
17 August 2018
Morning 06:50
|
— |
| Purva Phalguni |
31 August 2018
Early Morning 02:53
|
— |
| Uttara Phalguni |
13 September 2018
Night 08:41
|
— |
| Hasta |
27 September 2018
Afternoon 12:14
|
— |
| Chitra |
11 October 2018
Early Morning 01:12
|
— |
| Swati |
24 October 2018
Morning 11:43
|
Yes |
| Vishakha |
06 November 2018
Evening 07:53
|
Yes |
| Anuradha |
20 November 2018
Early Morning 01:53
|
— |
| Jyeshtha |
03 December 2018
Morning 06:14
|
— |
| Moola |
16 December 2018
Morning 09:09
|
— |
| Purva Ashadha |
29 December 2018
Morning 11:27
|
— |
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.
