Khar Maas (Kharmas) is a period in the Hindu calendar when the Sun (Surya) transits certain zodiac signs. During this time many auspicious ceremonies are avoided, especially marriages and house-warming rituals. Khar Maas Dates in 2026 There are two Khar Maas periods in 2026: Meena Khar Maas Start: 15 March 2026 End: 14 April 2026 […]
Mal Maas
Adhik Maas 2026 | Adhika Masam, Mala Maas, Purushottam Maas dates
In Hindu calendar 2026 (2026-2027), there is an Adhik Maas (Mala Maas, Adhika Masam). It is an extra month according to lunar calendar. 2026-2027 Hindu calendar Year is known as Parabhava Nama Samvatsara. ‘Jyeshta Masam’ (Jyeshta Month) comes twice in 2026, one is Adhika Jyeshta Masam (Pratham Jyeshta Maas) and the another one is Nija […]
Adhik Maas 2023 begins | Purushottam Maas – 18 July 2023 | Adhika Masam
In Hindu calendar 2023 (2023-2024), Adhik Maas (Purushottam Maas, Mal Maas, Adhika Masam), an extra month in Chandramana Panchangam (Lunar Calendars). Adhik Maas begins on 18 July and ends on 16 August as per North Indian Hindi calendars, Gujarati, Marathi, Kannada & Telugu calendars. Why Adhik Month comes? A lunar year has 354 days while […]
Importance of Adhik Maas Purnima
According to the traditional Hindu lunar calendar, the full moon day is known as Poornima, or Purnima. It is to be remembered that Pournami is the full moon day in South India. Most of the Hindu communities, from morning to evening observe a fast on the day. In 2023, Adhik Maas Purnima date is August […]
Mal Maas 2018 begins, 16 May
Mal Maas 2018 begins on May 16 and ends on June 13 as per Purnimant Panchang (North Indian Hindi Calendar) and Amavasyant Panchang – Marathi, Gujarati, Telugu, Kannada & Konkan calendars. Mal Maas is an extra month according to Chandramana Panchang of Hindu calendar. It is to note that Adhik Month is dedicated to Lord Krishna. […]