Before knowing the impact of Karanas, let us first learn what a Karan is. Half of a Tithi is known as Karana. There are a total of 11 Karana. These are Bava, Balava, Kaulav, Taintil, Gar, Vanija, Vishti, Shakuni,

Gar Karana comes in the category of Char Karana. Hindu Panchang has 5 parts : date, day, Nakshatra , Yoga and Karana. There are only 11 Karana. The 1st seven Karana keep repeating whereas, the left over four Karana