Chatushpada Karana चतुष्पाद
Chatushpada, the 'four-footed' karana, is fixed near the new moon, in the first half of Amavasya.
- Type
- Fixed (Sthira)
- Nature
- Inauspicious
- Order
- Karana 10 of 11
Significance
A karana associated with cattle, Brahmins and ancestral rites, generally held inauspicious for ordinary auspicious work.
Favorable activities
Suited to shraddha (ancestral rites), the care of cattle and gifts to Brahmins; avoided for new auspicious ventures.
Frequently asked questions
What is Chatushpada Karana?
Chatushpada, the 'four-footed' karana, is fixed near the new moon, in the first half of Amavasya.
Is Chatushpada karana auspicious or inauspicious?
Chatushpada is a fixed (sthira) karana and is inauspicious. A karana associated with cattle, Brahmins and ancestral rites, generally held inauspicious for ordinary auspicious work.
What activities are favorable during Chatushpada?
Suited to shraddha (ancestral rites), the care of cattle and gifts to Brahmins; avoided for new auspicious ventures.
What is the significance of Chatushpada karana?
A karana associated with cattle, Brahmins and ancestral rites, generally held inauspicious for ordinary auspicious work.
When is the next Chatushpada karana in Mumbai, MH?
The next Chatushpada karana in Mumbai, MH is on 12 August 2026.
Last updated 29 July 2026