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What is Adhika Masam? The word Adhika means 'extra' or 'additional' and the word Masam means 'month'. Adhika Masam literally means an extra month which is added in a Hindu lunar calendar approx once in every 2 - 3 years. The lunar calendar with Adhika Masam has 13 Hindu months in a year than the usual 12 months. This additional month is inserted in a lunar calendar to synchronise it with the Gregorian (and also solar) calendar. Adhika Masam at a Glance: An unique blend of mathematical and astronomical calculations and spirituality An extra month added approx. once in every 2-3 years, in the lunar calendar. Maintains synchronisation of lunar and Gregorian (also solar) calendars. Also known as Purushottama Masa or Mala Masa. Dedicated to Sri Maha Vishnu. Best for doing prayers, giving charity, fasting, and for spiritual practices. Important ceremonies like marriages are avoided. Represents a unique blend of astronomy and spirituality. ...

About Ashada Masam Ashadam (known as Ashad in Hindi) is the fourth month in the traditional Hindu lunar calendar. It usually falls in the months of June-July, the months when monsoon (rainy season) arrives in South India when nature cleanses and refreshes Mother Earth. Ashadam is known as 'Soonya Masam' in Telugu and social functions like marriages, Gruhapravesam , thread ceremony etc are avoided during this month. Though the month is considered inauspicious for social functions, it has religious and cultural significance, especially in South India. The period is incredibly powerful for spiritual practices, and inner cleansing. Ashada masam is mostly devoted to spiritual practices, temple visits and religious activities. The month is marked by important festivals, sacred rituals, and fasting traditions dedicated to various deities, making it a spiritually enriching period for devotees. Understanding the significance of Ashadam offers valuable insight into t...

Margasira Masam Festival Dates 2024 1. Fri Nov 21st - Margasira Masam begins 2. Tues Dec 16th - Dhanur Masam begins Margasira Masam is the 9th month in the Hindu calendar. The month got its name after Mrigasira Nakshatra or star when coincides with the full moon day of the month. The month is also known by the name Agrahayana which is considered as the month of equinox. The meaning of Agra is elder and that of ayana is transition / travel. As per the Hindu calendar of the olden days, Margasira Masam / Agrahayana was the 1st month. Later on Chaitram is considered as the 1st month of the Hindu calendar. In the mid of the auspicious month of Margasira, the Sun transits from Vrischika Rasi (zodiac sign of Scorpio) to Dhanur Rasi (zodiac sign of Sagittarius). Dhanur Sankramanam is observed when Sun enters Dhanur Rasi which marks the beginning of Dhanur Masam. The month also marks the beginning of Hemanta Ritu or the beginning of winter season in the tropical lands and mostly Dhanur Ma...

Sravana Masam at a Glance Order of the Month: 5th Month in Hindu Calendar Prime Deities Worshipped: Varalakshmi Devi, Mangala Gowri Devi Key Festivals: Varalakshmi Vratam, Jandhyala (Rakhi) Pournami, Sri Krishna Janmashtami Important Observances: Tuesdays Mangala Gauri Vratam, Fridays Lakshmi Devi Puja, Wearing new sacred thread (janjham) by men on Pournami day, Sri Krishna Janmashtami celebrations Auspiciousness: The most auspicious / sacred month of the Hindu calendar for performing all functions like Marriages, Gruhapravesam etc., for any long-term purchases like property, gold etc, for starting any new venture. Sravana Masam 2026: 📅 Festival Dates Sravana Masam Start Date: Thursday, 13th August 2026 Sravana Masam End Date: Friday, 11th September 2026 Independence Day: Saturday, 15th August 2026 Varalakshmi Vratam: Friday, 21st August 2026 Sravana (Jandhyala / Rakhi) Pourna...

Magha Masam Date and Festivals 2024 1. Sat Feb 10 - Magha Masam begins 2. Wed Feb 14 - Vasant / Sri Panchami 3. Fri Feb 16 - Ratha Sapthami 4. Sat Feb 24 - Magha Purnima / Maha Maghi 5. Fri Mar 8th - Maha Sivaratri Maagha Maasam is the 11th month in the Hindu calender. This month is considered as one of the most auspicious months for the Hindus besides Kartika Maasam. These months are considered very important for performing marriages, grihapravesam and other auspicious functions. Religious Significance of Magha Maasam It is believed that the Hindu Goddess of wisdom and learning - Goddess Saraswati, the Sun God or Surya Bhagawan and Lord Shiva in the lingam form were born in this month. On the fifth day in the brighter half of the moon, Basant Panchami / Saraswati Pooja is celebrated across the country. The month of maagh is dedicated to Lord Surya and people worship Sun god on four Sundays of Maagha maasam. Reciting Aditya Hrudyam on four Sundays of the month would be very effectiv...

Karthika Masam: An Overview Karthika Masam is the 8th month in the Hindu calendar that falls usually in October-November. It is one of the most auspicious months for both Shaivites and Vaishnavites. The month is associated with spiritual pratices like worshipping Shiva and Vishnu, Rudrabhishekam , Karthika Somavara Upavasalu (Somvar Upavas) i.e. fasting on Mondays, temple visits, reading or listening to Shiva / Karthika Puranam and other religious scriptures and Karthika Deepam (lighting oil lamps). This sacred month holds a cherished place in Hindu tradition and continues to be celebrated with immense faith across India. Devotees stay busy during the month with religious practices and social functions. Karthika Masam 2026 start and end date : Tuesday 10th November to Tuesday 8th December, for the regions following Amavasya calendar (Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka and Maharashtra) Karthika Masam 2026: 📅 Festival Dates Karthika Masam Start Dat...

“ Sanātana Dharma is our eternal heritage – Preserving it across generations is our sacred duty." - Sobha Kalyani The way there are 12 months in the Gregorian calendar, so also the Hindu calendar has 12 months which have derived their names after the particular star (nakshatram) that falls on the Full Moon day. In some regions of India a new month starts after the full moon day / Poornima while in most of the regions, a new month starts after Amavasya or the No Moon day. There are 27 stars as per Vedic astrology and each star is assigned a name. The names of the 12 months are: Chaitram - the 1st month in the Hindu calendar which falls in the months of March / April. The month got its name from Chitra nakshatram. Vaisakham - the 2nd month and is named after Visakha nakshatram which falls in April / May. Jyesthaam - the 3rd month, got its name from Jyestha nakshatram and it falls in May / June. Aashadam - the 4th month and is named after Poorvashada / Uttarashada sta...

“ Sanātana Dharma is our eternal heritage – Preserving it across generations is our sacred duty." - Sobha Kalyani Dhanur Masam Date 2025: Tuesday 16th December 2025. Time - 1.23 p.m. ( Ref: TTD Calendar According to Vedic Science, the period when Sun transits (moves) from one rasi (zodiac sign) to the other, it is known as Sankramanam which occurs once in every month, usually on the 14th / 15th / 16th of the Gregorian month. When Sun enters the zodiac sign of Sagittarius (Dhanur rasi), it is known as Dhanush Sankramanam. The one month period of Sun's stay in this zodiac sign is known as Dhanur Masam. This transition normally occurs on 16th December every year. This is not a separate month in the Hindu calendar like the other 12 Hindu months. Dhanur masam begins in the Hindu month of Margasiram and ends in the month of Pushyam. Dhanur Masam ends when Sun enters the zodiac sign of Capricorn i.e Makara rasi which marks Makara Sankramanam and celebrated as Makara Sankrant...