Karana #2 of 11 · Chara (Movable)
Balava Karana
बालव
Presiding deity: Brahma
Shubha — Auspicious
Vitality + strength giving karana. Good for learning, child-rituals, foundational education.
Best for
- • Vidyarambha (study start)
- • Annaprashan
- • Upanayana (sacred thread)
- • New skill learning
- • Vedic chanting commencement
Avoid for
- • Surgery on minors
Tradition note
Bala = strength. Especially auspicious for children and beginnings.
Karana deity mantra
ॐ ब्रह्मणे नमः
Om Brahmane Namah
Recite 108 times during this karana to invoke the presiding deity's grace.
Want today's actual karana (changes every ~12 hours)? See today's panchang or use the Shubh Muhurat finder.