Why are there no weddings in Kharmās — can we still buy a house or start a business then?

when the Sun is in Jupiter's signs, saṁskāras like weddings are traditionally paused; everyday work and worship go on, and practice on purchases varies.

Kharmās (Malamāsa in some usage) is the month when the Sun transits Dhanu (Sagittarius) or Mīna (Pisces), roughly mid-December to mid-January and mid-March to mid-April. Both signs belong to Jupiter. A traditional explanation is that the Sun, giver of vitality, and Jupiter, giver of blessings for marriage, are not seen as supportive of each other at this time, so muhūrta texts avoid weddings, upanayana, gṛha-praveśa and similar first-time rites.

Daily pūjā, japa, dāna, pilgrimage and study are actually encouraged; the Dhanu month is sacred in many South Indian temples.

For buying property, vehicles or starting a business, practice varies by region and family — many avoid the gṛha-praveśa but not the purchase itself. If a date can't move, ask your priest for the best available muhūrta rather than worrying.

Source: Muhūrta Cintāmaṇi; regional practice · Sun in Dhanu or Mīna

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