Karana #5 of 11 · Chara (Movable)
Gara Karana
गर
Presiding deity: Bhumi
Shubha — Auspicious
Agricultural + land-related karana. Excellent for soil, seeds, building on earth.
Best for
- • Sowing / planting
- • Bhumi puja
- • Construction start
- • Well-digging
- • Tree planting
Avoid for
- • Naval / sea travel
Tradition note
Bhumi-amsha favors earth-based work; weak for water and air activities.
Karana deity mantra
ॐ भूम्यै नमः
Om Bhumyai Namah
Recite 108 times during this karana to invoke the presiding deity's grace.
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