Karan is one of the five parts of the Panchang. Karan is calculated mathematically. Each Karan is calculated as half of a Tithi. Therefore there are 2 Karans in a Tithi, which means a Tithi is divided into two parts.

Chatushpada Karana is one of the 11 Karanas. This Karana is appropriate for strenuous and unusual tasks. This Karana belongs to the category of less auspicious Karanas. It occurs during the Amavasya Tithi. As per