Khar Maas 2025: Special significance of Khar month has been mentioned in astrology and religious texts. Every year the special starts from 16th December. There is a special reason behind this, about which very few people know.
Khar Maas Religious Significance: We all must have heard about Khar month at some point or the other. Khar month is also called Kshaya month. There are many beliefs and traditions associated with Khar month which make it even more special. Many things related to Khar month have also been mentioned in religious texts and astrology. In the month of Khar, auspicious activities like marriage etc. are also banned. Khar month also comes at a special time every year, why does this happen, know the reason behind it from Ujjain’s Astrologer Pt. Nalin Sharma…
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Why does Khar month start from 16th December?
Every year the month of Khar starts from 16th December and lasts till 13th January. The reason behind this is Sun’s entry into Sagittarius. According to astrology, the Sun changes its zodiac sign every 30 days. When Sun is in the zodiac signs of Jupiter planet Sagittarius and Pisces then it is called Khar month. Every year the Sun enters Jupiter’s zodiac sign Sagittarius on 16 December. The sun remains here till 13 January. Therefore this entire time is called Dhanu Khar month.
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How many times in a year does Khar month come?
According to astrology, Jupiter has two zodiac signs – Sagittarius and Pisces. After entering Sagittarius in December, the Sun enters Pisces on March 15. Sun remains in this zodiac sign till 14th April. This time is also called Khar month. Due to Sun being in Pisces, it is called Pisces Khar month.
Why are there no Khar months in Khar month?
During the month of Khar, no auspicious functions of any kind like marriage, engagement, housewarming etc. take place. The reason behind this is also related to astrology. According to him, it is necessary for Jupiter to be auspicious for auspicious works but during the month of Khar when the Sun is in the zodiac sign of Jupiter then the planet Jupiter becomes dim. The rays of Jupiter do not reach the earth at this time. For this reason, auspicious works are not done in the month of Khar. But during this time you can do chanting, penance, charity etc.
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