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

Naga Karana नाग

Naga, the 'serpent' karana, is the last fixed karana, closing the lunar month in the latter half of Amavasya.

Type
Fixed (Sthira)
Nature
Inauspicious
Order
Karana 11 of 11

Significance

An inauspicious karana of a harsh, serpentine character, tied to cruel or defensive acts.

Favorable activities

Suited only to harsh, unavoidable tasks and serpent-related rites; avoided for all auspicious beginnings.

Frequently asked questions

What is Naga Karana?

Naga, the 'serpent' karana, is the last fixed karana, closing the lunar month in the latter half of Amavasya.

Is Naga karana auspicious or inauspicious?

Naga is a fixed (sthira) karana and is inauspicious. An inauspicious karana of a harsh, serpentine character, tied to cruel or defensive acts.

What activities are favorable during Naga?

Suited only to harsh, unavoidable tasks and serpent-related rites; avoided for all auspicious beginnings.

What is the significance of Naga karana?

An inauspicious karana of a harsh, serpentine character, tied to cruel or defensive acts.

Last updated 29 July 2026