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Kharmas End Date 2026: In astrology, the time of Kharmas is considered prohibited for auspicious works. According to the Panchang, Kharmas, which started from 16 December 2025, is now towards its end. On January 14, 2026, with the holy festival of Makar Sankranti, Kharmas will bid farewell and the echo of Shehnai will be heard once again. But have you ever wondered why the farewell of Kharmas always happens on Makar Sankranti? Behind this lies the deep mystery of planetary movements and mythology.
What is the relation between Kharmas and Makar Sankranti?
According to astrological calculations, when Sun God enters Jupiter’s zodiac sign Sagittarius, that time is called Dhanu Sankranti. This is where Kharmas begins. Exactly one month after this, when the Sun leaves the zodiac Sagittarius and enters the zodiac sign of its son Saturn, Capricorn, it is called Makar Sankranti. This time on January 14, 2026, Sun is entering Capricorn, due to which Kharmas (Malamas) will end.
Why does Kharmas end only on Makar Sankranti?
In astrology, there are three main reasons behind the end of Kharmas.
Surya’s exit from Jupiter’s house
In astrology, Jupiter (Guru) is considered the cause of auspicious works. When the Sun is in the sign of its friend Jupiter (Sagittarius or Pisces), the influence of Jupiter decreases and the energy of the Sun becomes less or blurred. This is called Kharmas or Malmas. As soon as the Sun enters Capricorn, they become free from the influence of Jupiter and auspicious times begin.
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From darkness to light (Uttarayan)
Sun becomes Uttarayan from Makar Sankranti. In the scriptures, Uttarayan is considered the day of the gods and Dakshinayan is considered the night of the gods. Kharmas comes in the last phase of Dakshinayan. Positive energy increases as soon as the Sun reaches Uttarayan, hence farewell to inauspicious times like Kharmas is certain on Makar Sankranti only.
Mythology: Tiredness of Donkeys and Speed of Sun’s Chariot
According to mythology, Sun God revolves around the universe riding on his chariot of seven horses. Due to continuous walking their horses become thirsty and tired. Once, to give rest to the horses, Surya Dev yoked two donkeys standing there to the chariot at the bank of the pond. Due to the slowness of the donkeys, the sun’s brightness decreased and the entire month was called Kharmas. On the day of Makar Sankranti, the Sun again harnesses his powerful horses to the chariot and returns with his full glory.
What will change after Makar Sankranti?
As soon as Kharmas ends on January 14, 2026, the ban on all auspicious and auspicious activities will be lifted.
- Marriage rituals: The auspicious times for weddings will begin.
- Mundan and sacred thread: Upanayana and Mundan rituals of children can be performed.
- Home Entrance: This will be the best time to enter a new house.
- Starting new business: There will be auspicious chances to start new work.
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