Screen Size: If you have a small screen size or if this site appears too large, please utilise your browser's zoom control under the browser's View menu to adjust the browser viewpoint for optimal viewing.
Browser and Device Compatibility: Citrana is designed exclusively for desktop browsers only (Brave, Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge) and is not supported on mobile or touch devices. For optimal performance and full feature access, use a desktop environment. Note: Brave users must disable Brave Shields for full functionality.
Chart Types: Citrana supports both South Indian and North Indian chart layouts.
South Indian Chart: Traditional 4x4 grid layout with centre empty. Right-click any Bhava to set it as Lagna. A diagonal line indicator will appear at the top-left corner of the Lagna Bhava.
North Indian Chart: Diamond layout with dynamic positioning. Right-click any Bhava to set it as Lagna. All Grahas placed in the Bhavas will automatically rotate and renumbered based on the new Lagna position.
Adding Grahas: Drag Grahas from the Graha Library (top-left) to chart Bhavas. You can place the same Graha multiple times. Double-click any Graha to open a floating editing panel where you can modify text or set it as retrograde (a small "r" subscript will appear).
Graha Library: Use the page dots in the Graha Library to access Jaimini Karakas, Grahas in Tamil, Grahas in Hindi, and Outer Grahas.
Adding Degrees: To include degree positions for Grahas, double-click any placed Graha to access the editing panel. Enter the degree value in the text field using the format "Graha-Degree" (e.g., "Su-20" for Sun at 20 degrees).
Custom Graha: There is also a "Custom" Graha available in the library. Drag and drop it into any Bhava, then double-click to edit the name. There is a maximum character limit of 8 characters for all Graha names.
Editing Panel: When modifying Graha text or colours, ensure to press the save button (✓) in the editing panel to confirm your changes. Failure to save will result in the modifications reverting to default values when the Graha is moved between Bhavas.
Drawing Tools: Use the toolbar to add arrows, lines, text, and heading. For all drawing tools, the Select Tool will automatically be activated after an element is created, except for the Pen tool which remains active for continuous drawing. Double-click text elements to edit them. Use the Hand tool to pan around the chart.
Navigation: Use zoom controls or mouse wheel to zoom in/out. The Hand tool allows you to pan around the canvas.
Export Options: Click the save button to export your chart as a PNG file with timestamp. Use the transparency toggle button (before save) to choose between solid white background or transparent background for your exported image.
Export Viewpoint: Exported images will always follow and inherit the browser's current viewpoint. If you resize the browser window, the exported image will reflect the visible area accordingly. Adjust your browser window size and zoom level before exporting to achieve the desired output.
Single Chart Limitation: Citrana does not and will not support multiple charts in a single canvas. To create another chart, open a new browser window or tab. This ensures optimal performance and prevents conflicts between different chart configurations. Additionally, images can be saved with transparency enabled (Toggle Transparency Button) and imported into other canvas applications such as tldraw for advanced annotation and note-taking workflows.
Note: All sessions are ephemeral. The moment the browser refreshes, all data and progress will be reset and cleared. Citrana is privacy-focused and nothing is stored on the server.
Contact Information: Should you encounter an error or issue on this site, feel free to send a message with description and screenshot. Contact information is found in the About button (bottom right).
