Adhik Maas 2026 will be observed from Sunday, May 17, 2026, to Monday, June 15, 2026, according to commonly followed India-based Panchang listings. Also called Purushottam Maas, it is an extra lunar month in the Hindu calendar and is considered a sacred period for Vishnu and Krishna devotion.
What Is Adhik Maas 2026?
Adhik Maas is an additional lunar month added to the Hindu calendar roughly once every three years to help realign lunar months with the solar year. In 2026, the extra month is listed as Jyeshtha Adhik Maas.
For devotees, the month is not viewed only as a calendar adjustment. It is traditionally used for prayer, fasting, charity, scripture reading, temple visits and simple devotional living.
Why Is It Called Purushottam Maas?
Adhik Maas is also known as Purushottam Maas, a name linked to Lord Vishnu, who is revered as Purushottam, or the Supreme Being. Devotional traditions describe the month as especially meaningful for worship, self-discipline and good deeds.
Because Krishna is worshipped as an incarnation of Vishnu, the month also carries special importance for Krishna bhakti, especially in Mathura, Vrindavan and the wider Braj region.
For deeper understanding of the month’s spiritual symbolism, read our detailed guide on Adhik Masa 2026: Meaning of 33 Gods, Daana and Vishnu Worship.
Adhik Maas 2026 Dates and Panchang Details
For New Delhi, Drik Panchang lists Adhika Chandra Darshana on Sunday, May 17, 2026, and Jyeshtha Adhik Maas Ends on Monday, June 15, 2026. The month includes Adhika Jyeshtha Purnima on Sunday, May 31, 2026, and Parama Ekadashi on Thursday, June 11, 2026.
US-based devotees should check their local temple Panchang because tithi observance can vary by location and time zone.
Mathura, Vrindavan and Braj Pilgrimage
During Adhik Maas 2026, many devotees may focus on Mathura, Vrindavan and Braj Bhoomi for darshan, parikrama, kirtan, Bhagwat Katha, Bhagavad Gita recitation, vrat and daan.
These practices are believed by followers to bring punya and spiritual purification during Purushottam Maas.
Why It Matters
Adhik Maas 2026 gives devotees a full month for spiritual realignment. For many Hindu families, Purushottam Maas is a time to slow down, simplify daily life and reconnect with devotion through prayer, service and charity.
