Black Month 2026: Sankranti is considered to have special significance in the Hindu calendar. When the Sun enters from one zodiac sign to another, it is called Sankranti. In this sequence, when the Sun enters Pisces, Pisces Sankranti occurs. According to religious beliefs, this time is considered to be the beginning of Kharmas, which many people also call the black month. According to the Panchang, Meen Sankranti will be celebrated with the Sun entering Pisces on March 15 in the year 2026 and Kharmas will also start from this day. This time is considered very sensitive from religious point of view, hence it is advised to avoid doing some work during this time.
How long will Kharmas last?
- beginning: 15 March 2026, Sunday (Sun enters Pisces)
- Closing: 14 April 2026, Tuesday (Sun’s Aries Sankranti)
During this period which lasts for about a month, one avoids doing auspicious activities. However, this time is considered very auspicious for worship, chanting, penance and charity.
What is Kharmas?
According to religious belief, Kharmas occurs when the Sun is in Pisces or Sagittarius. During this period, the energy of the Sun is considered relatively weak, hence auspicious works like marriage, house warming are not done. According to the scriptures, at this time one gets special results by doing spiritual practice, devotion to God and doing charity.
Don’t make these 5 mistakes while eating Kharmas!
do not do auspicious work
During Kharmas, one should avoid doing auspicious activities like marriage, engagement, housewarming, tonsure, starting a new business. It is believed that there may be obstacles in the auspicious work done at this time.
Avoid purchasing new house or land
Buying a new house, land or making any big investment during this period is not considered auspicious. According to astrology, such decisions can cause problems later.
Don’t take big decisions without thinking.
It is not considered right to take major decisions in haste during Kharmas. At this time one should work with restraint and patience.
Do not ignore worship
Spiritual practice has special importance at this time. If a person stays away from worship and religious activities during this period, it is considered inauspicious.
Don’t miss out on helping the poor and needy
Special importance of charity and charity has been mentioned in Kharmas. Donating food, clothes, jaggery, sesame seeds or money during this period is considered virtuous.
What should be done in Kharmas?
According to religious texts, worshiping Lord Vishnu and Sun God at this time is considered very fruitful. Apart from this, chanting mantras, religious recitation and donating brings positive energy in life.
- Offer water to Sun God daily.
- Remember the name of Lord Vishnu.
- Donate to the poor and needy.
Also read: Kharmas 2026: The sound of shehnai will stop from March 15, know when will marriages start again?
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