When is Kharmas?
The next Kharmas is from December 16, 2026, Wednesday — 10:11 am to January 14, 2027, Thursday — 8:56 pm. Auspicious work like weddings, griha pravesh and mundan is not done in Kharmas.
Kharmas dates
Time of the sun entering and leaving Dhanu/Meen (IST)
| Kharmas | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| From Dhanu Sankranti (sun in Dhanu/Sagittarius) | December 16, 2026, Wednesday — 10:11 am | January 14, 2027, Thursday — 8:56 pm |
| From Meen Sankranti (sun in Meen/Pisces) | March 15, 2027, Monday — 6:46 am | April 14, 2027, Wednesday — 3:14 pm |
| From Dhanu Sankranti (sun in Dhanu/Sagittarius) | December 16, 2027, Thursday — 4:25 pm | — |
Frequently asked questions
From when to when is Kharmas?
The next Kharmas is from December 16, 2026, Wednesday — 10:11 am to January 14, 2027, Thursday — 8:56 pm. Auspicious work like weddings, griha pravesh and mundan is not done in Kharmas.
What is Kharmas?
When the sun is in Dhanu or Meen (the signs of Guru/Jupiter), that period of about a month is called Kharmas or Malmas. Twice a year — from mid-December to Makar Sankranti, and from mid-March to mid-April.
What should be done in Kharmas?
Daan, jaap, arghya to the sun, puja of Vishnu and Surya, and tirth snan are considered very meritorious in this month; only new auspicious ceremonies are put off.