Kharmas, a month-long period considered inauspicious in Hindu tradition, unfolds its cosmic drama as the Sun traverses from Scorpio to Sagittarius. From December 16, 2023, to January 15, 2024, this celestial shift casts its shadow, prohibiting all auspicious activities in Sanatan Dharma.
During the Kharmas phase, adherents are advised to steer clear of significant life events. Marriage ceremonies, engagements, house or vehicle purchases, Mundan ceremonies, and new business ventures are all to be avoided. The celestial embargo lifts on Makar Sankranti, marking the end of this unique cosmic interlude.
Kharmas holds significance as the Sun aligns with Sagittarius, both being fire elements. This convergence intensifies the fire element, impacting individuals across the spectrum. Sagittarius, the core sign of planet Jupiter, amplifies the effects of the Sun’s transit, creating a celestial synergy of fiery forces.
Embedded in mythological lore, Kharmas traces its roots to a tale of the Sun God and his chariot’s cosmic journey. As the Sun God’s horses grew thirsty during their celestial voyage, a pond appeared with two donkeys, known as Khars, standing nearby. In a desperate bid to provide respite, the Sun God temporarily replaced his horses with the donkeys, allowing them to complete a round of the universe.
The Sun God’s ingenious solution, borne out of compassion for his horses, birthed the name “Khar Maas” for this peculiar month. Throughout the month of Pausha, the Khars amble at a leisurely pace, symbolizing the Sun’s weakened intensity in the northern hemisphere. The earth experiences a month-long ebb in the Sun’s influence, contributing to the unique aura of Kharmas.
