Adhik Maas 2026—also known as Purushottam Maas, Malam Maas, or Adhik Jyeshtha—is an extremely powerful spiritual month in the Hindu lunar calendar.

In 2026, the rare occurrence of double Jyeshtha month makes the year a 13-month Vikram Samvat year, offering devotees a special opportunity for spiritual upliftment.

Adhik Maas 2026 Dates

• Starts: 17 May 2026
• Ends: 15 June 2026

This full lunar cycle is dedicated to Lord Vishnu, making it one of the most auspicious months for daan, vrat, chanting, prayer, and reading sacred scriptures.

What Is Adhik Maas? (Meaning & Importance)

Adhik Maas occurs to balance the difference between the solar year (365 days) and the lunar year (354 days).

Since the lunar calendar falls short by around 11 days each year, an additional month is added roughly every 32 months and 16 days.

This corrective month is considered divine, purifying, and spiritually transformative.

Why It Is Called Purushottam Maas

The month is named after Lord Vishnu (Purushottam), symbolizing:

• spiritual excellence
• inner cleansing
• devotion
• divine blessings

Spiritual Benefits of Adhik Maas 2026

Devotees engage in:

• Daan (charity)
• Japa (mantra chanting)
• Vrat (fasting)
• Path (reading Vishnu Purana, Bhagavad Gita, Shrimad Bhagavatam)
• Puja and Seva
• Meditation and spiritual self-discipline

This month is believed to wash away negative karma and increase blessings.

Things Avoided During Adhik Maas

Major life ceremonies are generally postponed:

• Marriage
• Griha Pravesh
• Naamkaran
• Bhoomi Pujan
• New business openings

Adhik Maas is spiritually active but ritually inactive for celebratory events.

Important Seva & Rituals During Adhik Maas

• Adhik Maas Daan
• Adhik Maas Vrat
• Purushottam Maas Vishnu Puja
• Bhagavad Gita Path
• Annadaan & Gau Seva
• Tirtha snan and Deep daan

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