Kharmas 2025
By Krishna Arya | Network Bharat – https://networkbharat.com
Kharmas 2025 : As winter deepens and the spiritual energy of the year shifts, Kharmas 2025 arrives as a sacred reminder that not all meaningful growth happens in celebration—some occurs in quiet devotion. Considered one of the holiest periods in the Hindu calendar, Kharmas is a month dedicated to prayer, charity, fasting, spiritual reflection, and self-discipline.
In 2025, Kharmas begins on 15 December at 10:19 PM, when the Sun enters Sagittarius (Dhanu Rashi), and concludes on 14 January 2026 with the auspicious festival of Makar Sankranti, when the Sun moves into Capricorn.
Although marriages and major ceremonies pause during this time, devotees believe Kharmas to be especially powerful for personal purification and karmic growth.
What Is Kharmas and Why Is It Observed?
Kharmas occurs whenever the Sun transits into the zodiac signs ruled by Jupiter — Sagittarius (Dhanu) and Pisces (Meen). According to Vedic astrology, when the Sun enters Jupiter’s realm, its energy becomes comparatively subdued.
Since the Sun represents vitality and authority and Jupiter represents wisdom and expansion, astrologers explain that their shared positioning causes a temporary imbalance of cosmic strength. This planetary condition makes Kharmas unsuitable for life-changing ceremonies such as:
- Marriages
- Engagements
- Griha Pravesh (housewarming)
- Mundan or naming ceremonies
- Business launches
Instead, this sacred time emphasizes internal celebration rather than external festivities—urging people toward spiritual upliftment.
Kharmas 2025 Dates
✅ Start: 15 December 2025 — 10:19 PM
✅ End: 14 January 2026 — Makar Sankranti
From sunrise on 16 December until the Sankranti transition, all major auspicious rituals are traditionally paused.
Why Kharmas Happens Twice Each Year
Kharmas is observed twice annually because the Sun passes through Jupiter’s two zodiac signs:
| Period | Zodiac Entry |
|---|---|
| Winter Kharmas | Sagittarius (15 Dec – 14 Jan) |
| Spring Kharmas | Pisces (15 Mar – 15 Apr) |
Both cycles follow the same spiritual disciplines, emphasizing devotion, restraint, charity, and scriptural study.
Seasonal Changes During Kharmas
Kharmas coincides with the Hemant Ritu (early winter) in India. This seasonal transition is marked by:
❄️ Shorter days and longer nights
🌫️ Foggy mornings
🌧️ Light winter rains or cold winds
🏔️ Snowfall in hill regions
Ancient seers linked these changes to the Sun’s movement into Sagittarius. As solar influence stabilizes, nature enters a quiet regenerative phase, beautifully reflecting the inward focus of Kharmas.
Sacred Rituals to Perform During Kharmas
While celebrations pause, spiritual practices flourish. Astrologers recommend engaging in these highly beneficial activities:
📖 1. Study of Sacred Scriptures
Reading or listening to holy texts purifies the mind and strengthens spiritual discipline. Popular choices include:
- Bhagavad Gita
- Bhagavat Puran
- Shiv Puran
- Ramcharitmanas
Completing even one scripture during Kharmas is believed to generate divine merit.
🌅 2. Daily Surya Arghya
After an early bath, offering water to the rising Sun with a copper vessel mixed with flowers, rice, and kumkum is considered extremely auspicious.
🕉️ Chant daily:
“Om Suryaya Namah”
This practice promotes:
- Health and vitality
- Career stability
- Planetary balance
🤲 3. Charity and Seva
Kharmas is especially known as the “Month of Giving.” Donations made with humility are believed to carry the same merit as pilgrimages and holy river baths.
Recommended donations include:
- Food grains and cooked meals
- Blankets and warm clothing
- Ghee lamps
- Flowers and puja essentials
- Footwear for the needy
🪔 Charity offered before sunrise or at temple premises is said to yield the greatest blessings.
🛕 4. Temple Visits & Holy Baths
Bathing in sacred rivers and visiting pilgrimage sites during Kharmas is believed to:
- Remove karmic hurdles
- Heal ancestral debts
- Bless families with peace
Why Are Auspicious Ceremonies Avoided?
Both Sun and Jupiter must be at full astrological strength to support important life ceremonies. During Kharmas:
- ☀️ Solar energy weakens
- 🪐 Jupiter’s power stabilizes slowly
- ⚖️ Cosmic balance shifts
Conducting major events under such conditions is thought to produce unstable outcomes. Hence, scriptures advise postponing ceremonies until Makar Sankranti, when balance is restored.
The Mythological Story of Kharmas
Ancient legends explain the poetic origin of Kharmas:
Surya Dev journeys across the cosmos in a chariot pulled by seven divine horses, symbols of the seven days of the week. As they grew tired, Surya halted near a lake to let them rest.
However, stopping entirely threatened cosmic rhythm. Nearby stood two khars (donkeys). To continue motion, Surya yoked them temporarily to the chariot.
Unable to match the horses’ speed, the donkeys slowed the Sun’s movement drastically. This divine slowing of solar motion became known as Kharmas—literally the “month of the donkey.”
Once the horses regained strength, the Sun resumed full speed—bringing Kharmas to its end.
When Does Kharmas End in 2025?
🎉 Kharmas ends on 14 January 2026 with the celebration of Makar Sankranti—a major transition when the Sun enters Capricorn.
From this moment:
✅ Weddings resume
✅ Home ceremonies become auspicious
✅ Business beginnings gain approval
✅ Celebration season returns
Spiritual Meaning of Kharmas
Rather than representing restriction, Kharmas teaches:
✨ Inner celebration
✨ Discipline over indulgence
✨ Charity above luxury
✨ Prayer before prosperity
It reminds us that spiritual growth isn’t about constant festivity — sometimes it blossoms in silence.
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Final Words
Kharmas 2025 isn’t a pause on happiness—it’s a sacred pause for the soul. This month calls for devotion, humility, generosity, and reflection—planting seeds for the blessings that bloom after Makar Sankranti.
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This article is based on Vedic astrological beliefs and religious traditions. Individual practices may vary. Readers are advised to follow their local customs and spiritual guidance.
