Vishti Karana
विष्टि (भद्रा) · movable (chara)
Vishti is presided over by Yama and occurs eight times a month, cycling with the other six movable karanas from the second half of Shukla Pratipada. Very inauspicious; avoid all important works.
Attributes
| Kind | movable (chara) |
|---|---|
| Deity | Yama |
| Significance | Very inauspicious; avoid all important works |
| Occurs | eight times a month, cycling with the other six movable karanas from the second half of Shukla Pratipada |
Frequently asked questions
What is a karana?
A karana is half of a tithi, i.e. a 6° step in the Moon’s lead over the Sun. There are 60 karanas in a lunar month, drawn from 7 movable and 4 fixed karanas.
Is Vishti the same as Bhadra?
Yes. Vishti karana is commonly called Bhadra. Auspicious ceremonies, and Raksha Bandhan and Holika Dahan in particular, are timed to avoid it.
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