Karana API

The karanas of the day, each with its end time.

POST /v1/panchang/panchang-karana
1 credit

Request

curl https://api.96astroapi.com/v1/panchang/panchang-karana \  -H "Authorization: Bearer $ASTRO_API_KEY" \  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \  -d '{
      "date": "2026-10-13",
      "timezone": "Asia/Kolkata",
      "latitude": 28.6139,
      "longitude": 77.209
    }'

Overview

The karanas of the day, each with its end time.

Call it with POST /v1/panchang/panchang-karana. Input: date and place. Output: JSON, as a direct response. Each successful call costs 1 credit.

POST /v1/panchang/panchang-karana
1 credit
Date and place

Part of a bigger answer

The same numbers are also returned, with the rest of the section, by Tithi, Nakshatra, Yoga, Karana & Vara. This endpoint returns only this part, from the same calculation, at a lower price.

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Response

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Example response

Fields in dataMeasured from 6 real answers to different inputs: a required field was in every one.

datestring
locationobject
ayanamshaobject
limbsobject

200Example response

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Request schema and every field: the Panchang & almanac reference.

FAQ

Karana API: common questions

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01What does the Karana API return?

The karanas of the day, each with its end time. The response's data object includes date, location, ayanamsha and limbs. See the reference for an example response.

02What input does Karana need?

Date and place.

03How much does a Karana call cost?

1 credit per successful call; a failed call is not charged. Plans and top-ups are on the pricing page.

04Can I try it before paying?

Yes. Every account gets sandbox keys and trial credits, so you can call it from your own code before choosing a plan.