Adhika Masa Begins

The first day of the intercalary lunar month inserted roughly every 32.5 months to keep the lunar and solar calendars aligned, occurring when a lunar month contains no solar sankranti. Dedicated to Vishnu as Purushottama, it is used for japa, dana and charity while auspicious samskaras such as marriage are avoided.

Also known as Adhik Maas · Purushottam Maas · Mala Masa · Adhika Masam