Adhik Maas 2026: Significance, Dates, and Spiritual Insights into Purushottam Maas
Every few years, the Hindu calendar presents a rare and spiritually potent month known as Adhik Maas—a sacred opportunity for deep introspection, charity, and devotion. In 2026, this powerful period is observed as Shravan Adhik Maas (Samvat 2083) and will occur from Sunday, 17 May 2026 to Monday, 15 June 2026.
📅 Adhik Maas 2026 Dates
- Start Date: Sunday, 17 May 2026
- End Date: Monday, 15 June 2026
- Lunar Month (Samvat 2083): Shravan Adhik Maas
This month aligns with the lunar calendar but does not contain a Surya Sankranti, which is the sun’s transition from one zodiac sign to another. Hence, it is considered an extra month (Adhik Maas), balancing the difference between the solar and lunar calendars.
🔍 What is Adhik Maas / Malmas?
Adhik Maas, also called:
- Malmas
- Purushottam Maas
…occurs approximately once every 32 months, 16 days, and 6 hours. It bridges the gap created by the 11-day annual difference between the lunar year (354 days) and the solar year (365 days and 6 hours). This accumulating difference manifests into a full month every few years.
🕉️ Why is it Called Purushottam Maas?
Originally, no deity presided over Adhik Maas, which led to it being looked down upon in ancient times. Seeking purpose, the month approached Lord Vishnu, who declared:
“As I am known as Purushottam in the scriptures, this month shall also be known as Purushottam Maas. I bless this month with all divine qualities—virtue, strength, fame, and the ability to fulfill wishes.”
From that moment on, Adhik Maas became known as Purushottam Maas, dedicated to Lord Vishnu himself.
🌟 Spiritual Benefits of Worship During Adhik Maas
Though auspicious events like weddings and Griha Pravesh are prohibited, charity and devotional practices done during this month are eternally fruitful.
Key Benefits:
- The punya earned multiplies, like a seed growing into a massive tree.
- Ideal time for donations, Vishnu Sahasranama chanting, and Bhagavad Gita reading.
- Rituals, fasting, and pujas performed in this month help in resolving past karmas and gaining divine grace.
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🚫 Prohibited Activities During Adhik Maas
Vedic tradition prohibits performing kamya karmas (desire-driven activities) in this month. These include:
- Weddings and engagements
- Griha Pravesh (housewarming)
- Buying new properties or vehicles
- Name-giving and sacred thread ceremonies
- Starting new business ventures
Instead, this is the time for detachment, reflection, and spiritual discipline.
🧘 Recommended Rituals & Pujas in Adhik Maas
🌼 Best Activities:
- Vishnu Sahasranama Path
- Satyanarayan Puja
- Purushottam Maas Vrata
- Bhagavad Gita parayan
- Annadan (food donation) and gau-seva (cow service)
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