Bava Karana बव
Bava is the first of the seven movable (chara) karanas. A karana is half a tithi, and these seven rotate eight times through each lunar month.
- Type
- Movable (Chara)
- Nature
- Auspicious
- Order
- Karana 1 of 11
Significance
Bava is a benefic karana, associated with permanence and steady, well-founded progress.
Favorable activities
Favourable for auspicious and lasting works - foundations, ceremonies and ventures meant to endure.
Frequently asked questions
What is Bava Karana?
Bava is the first of the seven movable (chara) karanas. A karana is half a tithi, and these seven rotate eight times through each lunar month.
Is Bava karana auspicious or inauspicious?
Bava is a movable (chara) karana and is auspicious. Bava is a benefic karana, associated with permanence and steady, well-founded progress.
What activities are favorable during Bava?
Favourable for auspicious and lasting works - foundations, ceremonies and ventures meant to endure.
What is the significance of Bava karana?
Bava is a benefic karana, associated with permanence and steady, well-founded progress.
When is the next Bava karana in Mumbai, MH?
The next Bava karana in Mumbai, MH is on 2 August 2026.
Last updated 29 July 2026