Reviewed: 11 Aug 2026 · Astrologics Editorial
Karana: One of the five limbs of Panchang. A karana is half of a tithi and is used in timing and ritual selection.
You will see “Karana” repeatedly while reading a kundli, gun milan, dasha timeline or panchang. A clear working definition makes the rest of a report easier to follow.
Astrologics free janam kundli and calculators use the Lahiri (Chitrapaksha) sidereal framework. Mentions of Karana on this site stay aligned with that practical Jyotish context.
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