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.
A Tithi is formed at a distance of twelve degrees from the Sun, and Karana is formed at a distance of six degrees from the Sun. Thus, two Karanas occur in one Tithi. Karana Jyotisha is a part of Panchang, and it is used
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