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Chatushpada Karana - a fixed (sthira) karana, inauspicious
Karana 10 of 11 · Fixed (Sthira)

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
Next Chatushpada karana in Mumbai, MH12 August 2026

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