A Karana is half a tithi. There are thirty tithis in a Hindu lunar month – thus there are 60 half tithis or Karanas in astrology and Panchang. Seven Karanas occur eight times during a lunar month.

Thirumandhamkunnu Temple is dedicated to Hindu God Shiva and Goddess Bhadrakali and is located at Angadipuram in Malappuram District, Kerala. The temple is located atop a hill and it is believed that ...