Karana #1 of 11 · Chara (Movable)
Bava Karana
बव
Presiding deity: Indra
Shubha — Auspicious
Stable, growth-oriented karana. Excellent for activities that need long-lasting outcomes.
Best for
- • Foundation laying
- • Long-term contracts
- • Sankalp for multi-year vows
- • Marriage rituals
- • Coronation / leadership-taking
Avoid for
- • Travel started late evening
Tradition note
First of the 7 chara karanas. Sun-amsha gives steady prosperity.
Karana deity mantra
ॐ इन्द्राय नमः
Om Indraya Namah
Recite 108 times during this karana to invoke the presiding deity's grace.
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