It refers to the waning moon, otherwise known as the dark lunar fortnight. It begins on the full moon and ends on the new moon.
It is the phase of the waxing moon, otherwise known as the bright lunar fortnight. It begins on the new moon and ends on the full moon.
This is sub sub sub sub period of major period. It is the shortest part of Mahadasha.
The sign occupied by Atmakaraka planet in the Navamsha chart is termed as “Karakamsha Lagna”.