2026 Shakuni Karan
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Generally considered inauspicious for most activities, though sometimes favoured for negotiation and strategy. This page lists every Shakuni Karan in 2026 with its begin and end timings for New Delhi.
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About Shakuni Karan
Name: "bird" — the Karan is depicted with avian imagery
Shakuni is one of the four Sthira (fixed) Karans, occurring exactly once per lunar month. It falls near the close of the month, in the waning fortnight, and is the first of the three fixed Karans that end the lunar cycle before Kimstughna opens the next.
It is generally approached with caution for new beginnings. The classical associations are with medicine, mantra and matters requiring subtlety or stealth rather than with open, expansive undertakings — which is why it is often described as suitable for healing and remedial work but not for launching something new.
Suitable during this Karan
- Medicine and healing
- Mantra practice and remedial rites
- Work requiring discretion
Traditionally avoided
- Starting new ventures
- Auspicious ceremonies
Frequently asked questions about Shakuni Karan
Sources differ. Kali, Garuda and the Pitrs are each named in different traditions, and printed almanacs are not consistent on the point. What they do agree on is the Karan's character — cautious, associated with medicine and remedy rather than with new beginnings.
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