Kharmas 2025: Kharmas, also known as Dhanurmas or Dhanur Sankranti, is a sacred month in Hindu tradition during which the Sun enters the zodiac sign Sagittarius (Dhanu Rashi). This period is dedicated to spiritual activities, charity, and worship, while all auspicious and celebratory events remain prohibited.
In this comprehensive guide, you will find the Kharmas 2025 dates, the significance of this month, rules to follow, the proper method of offering water to the Sun (Surya Arghya Vidhi), and more.
What is Kharmas?
Kharmas is a one-month period that begins when the Sun transits into Sagittarius. According to Hindu texts, this time is considered inauspicious for starting new ventures, marriages, housewarming ceremonies, or other major life events.
However, this period is highly auspicious for devotion, fasting, meditation, charitable deeds, and Sun worship.
Kharmas 2025 Start and End Dates
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Kharmas Begins: 16 December 2025 (Dhanu Sankranti)
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Kharmas Ends: 14 January 2026 (Before Makar Sankranti)
During these 30 days, people focus on self-purification, spiritual growth, and divine blessings.
Surya Arghya Vidhi: How to Offer Water to the Sun During Kharmas
Offering Arghya to Lord Surya is considered extremely beneficial in Kharmas. Here is the correct ritual method:
Step-by-step Procedure
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Take an early morning bath at sunrise.
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Fill a copper vessel (lota) with clean water.
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Add red sandalwood, red flowers, and akshat (unbroken rice) to the water.
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Face the rising Sun and stand straight.
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Raise your hands above your head and slowly pour water, creating a smooth continuous stream.
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Look at the Sun’s rays through the falling water and silently pray for:
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Good health
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Strength
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Prosperity
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Fame and positivity
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During Kharmas, avoid:
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Anger
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Tamasik food
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Negative thoughts
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Surya Puja Mantra
Chant the sacred mantra while offering Arghya:
“ॐ घृणि सूर्याय नमः॥”
“Om Ghrini Suryaya Namah”
Dos and Don’ts During Kharmas
What to Do (Dos)
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Worship Lord Vishnu, Lord Surya, and Tulsi Mata.
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Perform charity, donate food, clothing, or money to the needy.
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Engage in meditation, chanting, fasting, and reading holy scriptures.
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Visit temples and pilgrimage sites.
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Practice kindness, patience, and self-discipline.
What Not to Do (Don’ts)
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Avoid marriage ceremonies.
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Do not perform Mundan (head-shaving ceremony).
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Avoid Griha Pravesh (housewarming).
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Do not start a new business or major purchase.
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Avoid shifting to a new house or vehicle.
Benefits of Observing Kharmas
Following the spiritual practices of Kharmas is believed to bring:
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Relief from diseases and health problems
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Freedom from poverty and misfortune
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Reduction of mental stress and negativity
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Increased spiritual strength and stability
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Blessings of Lord Vishnu and Lord Surya
Kharmas is not a period of restriction—it is a period of self-reflection, purification, and divine alignment.