‘Kharmas’ is being observed from March 15, auspicious works will be banned for one month; Don’t make these 5 mistakes even by mistake:

Religion Desk: According to the Hindu calendar, the month of March in the year 2026 is going to be very important and sensitive from religious point of view. On March 15, when Sun God will move out of Aquarius and enter Pisces, along with ‘Meen Sankranti’ Kharmas Will start. In folk language it is also called ‘black month’. According to astrology, during this period of one month, the speed of the Sun slows down, due to which there is lack of energy required for auspicious works.

Kharmas 2026: How long will the prohibited period last?

According to Panchang calculations, the duration of Kharmas this year will be around 30 days:

beginning: 15 March 2026, Sunday (from Pisces Sankranti)

Closing: 14 April 2026, Tuesday (till Aries Sankranti)

When the Sun enters Aries on 14th April, Kharmas will end and once again the echo of Shehnai and the splendor of auspicious activities will return.

Why is it called ‘Black Month’?

According to religious beliefs, when Sun God transits in the zodiac signs of Jupiter (Sagittarius or Pisces), he gets absorbed in the service of his Guru. In this situation, the influence of the Sun becomes weak for worldly auspicious works. This is the reason that the work done during this period like marriage, housewarming or mundan does not yield full results and there is a possibility of obstacles in them.

These 5 things are prohibited in Kharmas: Caution is necessary

According to astrologers, one should avoid doing certain tasks during this month:

Auspicious events: Sanskars like marriage, engagement, mundan and yagyopaveet are completely prohibited during this period.

New Business or Investment: Starting a new business or making big investments in the stock market/land should be avoided.

Home Entrance and Construction: Laying the foundation of a new house or shifting to a new house is not considered auspicious during this period.

Big Life Decisions: It is better to postpone big decisions like changing job or finalizing marriage at this time.

Ego and Controversy: Follow restraint in this month. Insulting someone or getting into disputes can disturb mental peace.

Golden opportunity to earn virtue: What to do in Kharmas?

Even though Kharmas is prohibited for auspicious works, spiritual practice This time is considered the best for.

Sun Worship: Offer Arghya to the Sun God daily from a copper pot.

Vishnu Bhakti: Worship Lord Vishnu and Shri Krishna. Chanting the mantra ‘Om Namo Bhagwate Vasudevaya’ is especially fruitful.

Result of great donation: By donating sesame, jaggery, grains and warm clothes in this month, the sins of many births are removed.