Kharmas 2025 Dates, Rituals, and Significance

Kharmas (Sun Transit in Sagittarius)

Period & Dates

  • Duration: Mid-December to January 14
  • 2025 Dates: December 15, 2025 – January 14, 2026
  • Astrological Basis: Transit of the Sun in Sagittarius (Dhanu Rashi)

Regional Observance

  • Primarily followed in Bihar and Jharkhand
  • Observed in some parts of Uttar Pradesh
  • Considered an inauspicious month for auspicious ceremonies

Inauspicious Activities (Things to Avoid)

  • No marriages, engagements, or housewarmings
  • Avoid purchasing new vehicles
  • Do not start new business ventures
  • Refrain from consuming non-vegetarian food and alcohol

Rituals & Practices (Things to Do)

  • Worship Lord Surya Bhagavan throughout the month
  • Chant Surya mantras daily for peace and prosperity
  • Worship Lord Vishnu to destroy sins and attain blessings
  • Take a holy bath in sacred rivers

Spiritual Significance

  • Kharmas is a pause period in the Hindu calendar, symbolizing purification and restraint.
  • Devotees focus on prayers, austerity, and spiritual upliftment rather than worldly celebrations.
  • Worship of Surya and Vishnu ensures balance, prosperity, and removal of past karmic burdens.

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