Kharmas 2025: Kharmas begins with the Sun's entry into Sagittarius. On December 16, 2025, at 4:26 AM, Kharmas will begin with the Sun's entry into Sagittarius. The duration of Kharmas will be one full month. Kharmas will end on January 14, 2026, on Makar Sankranti, with the Sun's entry into Capricorn. Kharmas begins on Tuesday, December 16th, at 4:26 AM, with the Sun's entry into Sagittarius. This will halt auspicious ceremonies until January 14th.

According to astrology, Kharmas begins when the Sun enters Sagittarius or Pisces. It is believed that during this period, the Sun's energy is diminished, and therefore, auspicious activities are not performed. However, the ban on auspicious ceremonies will be lifted on February 1st. The planet Venus has already set on December 12, 2025. Venus is considered the planet of love, marital bliss, and marriage.

Auspicious ceremonies are not performed when Venus is set.

Due to Venus being set, auspicious marriage dates are not considered. Thus, marriage ceremonies have been halted since December 12th and will continue to be suspended for some time. Venus is considered the significator of marriage, love, beauty, marital life, and material pleasures. When Venus is set, its auspicious energy is considered weak. For this reason, marriages, engagements, Upanayana (sacred thread ceremony), and the beginning of a new married life are postponed.

Venus will remain set for 52 days.

Kharmas will end on January 14, 2026, at 3:13 PM, with the Sun's entry into Capricorn. This time, one will have to wait a little longer for auspicious ceremonies like marriages, as Venus will remain set for 52 days and will rise again on February 1, 2026. Auspicious activities will resume three days later.

What is Kharmas? According to astrology, when the Sun, the king of the nine planets, transits into Sagittarius, the sign ruled by Jupiter, this period is called Kharmas. In Hinduism, performing any auspicious or religious ceremonies during Kharmas is prohibited. When the Sun enters Jupiter's sign, it is believed to reduce its intensity. Similarly, the auspicious influence of Jupiter is also diminished during this period. Due to the reduced intensity of the Sun and the diminished auspiciousness of Jupiter, auspicious ceremonies such as marriages, engagements, sacred thread ceremonies, head shaving ceremonies, and housewarming ceremonies are not performed during Kharmas.

What to do and what not to do during Kharmas?
During Kharmas, worshipping Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva is considered highly auspicious. In Hinduism, charity and good deeds are considered very important. According to ancient beliefs, performing acts of charity increases our good karma, and we receive the fruits of these actions even after death. Especially during Kharmas, when auspicious activities are prohibited, one should definitely perform acts of charity. This brings happiness and prosperity into life.

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