In Hindu calendar 2023 (2023-2024), there is an Adhik Maas (Mala Maas, Adhika Masam). It is an extra month according to lunar calendar. 2023-2024 Hindu calendar Year is known as Shobhakruth Nama Samvatsara. ‘Shravana Masam’ (Shravan Month) comes twice in 2023, one is Adhika Shravana Masam (Pratham Shravan Maas) and the another one is Nija […]
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Adhika Masam 2023 in Telugu Calendar | Adhika Ashwayuja Masam
Adhika Ashwayuja Masam 2023 in Telugu calendar begins on 18 July and ends on 16 August. 2023-2024 Hindu calendar Year is known as Shobhakruth Nama Samvatsaram. Adhika Masam is an extra month according to Chandramana Panchangam of Hindu calendar. It is to note that Adhik Month is dedicated to Lord Krishna. Adhik Maas is also referred […]
Kshaya Masa in Panchang | Kshaya Month in Hindu Calendar
Generally, according to Panchang or Hindu Calendars, there is one Solar Transition (Surya Sankramana) in each Hindu month. In case of Adhika Masa (Mal Maas, Purushottam Maas), there will be no Solar Transition in that particular month. And when there are two Surya Sankramana in a lunar month, that month is referred to as Kshaya […]
Religious Importance of Adhik Maas
The religious importance of Adhik Maas is mentioned in many scriptures. Adhika Maasa is an auspicious month for various religious rituals such as upavas (fasting), reciting religious scriptures, mantras, prayers, performing havans, homas, yagnas, etc.. In 2020, Adhik Maas begins on 18 September and ends on 16 October. This year, it is Adhik Ashwin Maas. […]
Things prohibited in Adhika Maasa
What are the various things prohibited in Adhika Maasa? What are the avoidable ceremonies during Adhik Maas? In 2020, Adhik Maas begins on 18 September and ends on 16 October. This year, it is Adhik Ashwin Maas. During the period of Adhika Maasa, marriages (Shubha Vivaha), Mundan Sanskara (Tonsures), inaugurations of new home and House warming […]
Adhika Masa: What is Adhika Masa & when Adhik Month comes
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 […]
Adhik Maas in 2015 (Mala Masa, Adhika Masam)
In Hindu calendar 2015 (2015-2016), there is an Adhik Maas (Mala Maas, Adhika Masam). It is an extra month according to lunar calendar. 2015-2016 Hindu calendar Year is known as Manmadha Nama Samvatsara. ‘Ashada Masam’ comes twice in 2015, one is Nija Ashada Masam and the another one is Adhika Ashada Masam. As per North […]
Adhik Maas in 2023, 2026, 2029 – Next Adhika masam, Maal Maas
Adhik maas or Adhika masam or Adhik mahina is an extra month in lunar calendar of Hinduism. It comes once in two and half years. 2023 – 2024: Shobhakruthu nama samvatsaram – Shravan month Adhik Maas 2026 – 2027: Parabhava nama samvatsaram – Jyeshta Maas Adhik mahina 2029 – Sadharana Nama Samvatsaram – Chaitra Maas […]
Adhik Maas 2012, Adhika Bhadrapada Month in 2012
Adhik Maas (Adhika masam) is an extra month which comes in Lunar Hindu Calendar (both – Amavasyant & Purnimant Panchangams) for every 28 to 36 months. In 2012, Adhik month comes as Adhik Bhadrapad month i.e. Bhadrapad month comes twice in 2012 – Adhik & Nija Bhadrapad maasa. Adhik Bhadrapad month 2012 in North Indian […]
Adhik Maas 2010 – Adhik Vaisakh Maas 2010 dates
Adhik Maas or Extra lunar month in Hindu Astrology occurs in every 2 and half years of period in Hindu Panchang. In 2010, Vaishakh Maas comes twice – Adhik Vaisakh and Nija Vaisakh. Adhik month is also known as Mal Maas or Purushottam Maas. Lord Purushottam (Lord Krishna) is worshipped during the month. Adhik maas […]