What is Adhika masa? When Adhik month or extra lunar month comes in Hindu Astrology? Here is a good article about Adhika masa published in Bangalore Mirror. The article briefly discusses the time of Adhika masa and pujas and rituals to be performed during Adhika masa.
In 2020, Adhika Masa begins on 18 September and ends on 16 October. In 2020-2021, there is Adhika Ashwina Masa.
Mr Niranjan Babu wrote for Bangaloremirror.com
A lunar year has 354 days while a solar year has 365 days. This means, at the rate of 11 days a year, in the course of 2 years 8 months, the difference is 29 and a half days equal to a lunar month. Therefore every 33rd month is considered an ‘Adhika Masa. In practice, the speeds of the Sun and Moon can cause the Adhika Masa to be between the 28th and 36th months. ‘Adhika Masa (also called ‘Mala masa and ‘Purshotthama masa) is not followed in Assam, Bengal, Kerala, Orissa and Tamil Nadu since they follow the 365 day calendar.
The story runs that ‘Adhika Masa goes to Lord Vishnu and laments that all “demigods and human beings have rejected this month for any auspicious function”. Vishnu (in the form of Krishna) blesses the month that it will become equally potent and divine as Him.
It is said those that worship Adhika Masa with faith and devotion will be able to burn all sins of past births. Donation with sincerity and love during this month is said to come back manifold to give one peace, prosperity and plenty. You can donate to old age homes, homes for physically or mentally challenged people or juvenile homes.
hello ,
I am from telugu community, satani srivaishnava. my dear father expired on the 21st juky 2009, the month of ashada masam, on the amavyasa days.
we have performed all 11 months of thitis till June month, executed with the proper ritual. I am now confused by the varying dates and advice of astrologers and elders to be followed for annual ceremony.
Please advice the date when the annual ceremony is followed, specifically the dates for Tiruvignyanam and the vaikunta samaradhana. As per our Hindu telegu calendar, is there an impact of the Aadi Masaka to be taken in consideration..
I am very eager that the proper ritual is conducted and no wrong doing must come to my dear father departed soul. Kindly advice accordingly.
rgds
gopal
how is adhika masa formed in telugu months