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Adhik Maas Poornima: Why is it so significant this year?

Adhik Maas Poornima is also known as Shravan Adhik Poornima which falls on a full moon day in July or August, according to the Gregorian calendar. Adhik Maas is an extra month added to the Hindu lunar calendar which generally falls every three years. The month is also known as Purushottam Maas or Mal Maas. […]

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Adhik Maas Poornima: Why is it so significant this year?

Adhik Maas Poornima is also known as Shravan Adhik Poornima which falls on a full moon day in July or August, according to the Gregorian calendar. Adhik Maas is an extra month added to the Hindu lunar calendar which generally falls every three years. The month is also known as Purushottam Maas or Mal Maas.

The significance of Adhik Maas this year is also important because it is falling with Shravan Maas. The celestial occurrence will take place after 19 years. The time is considered to be auspicious for the devotees who want to go on a spiritual journey to strengthen their devotion to Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu.

Adhik Maas this year started on July 18 and will end on August 16, 2023.

Devotees observe Poornima fast, as it is believed that practicing religious activities during these times manifolds the positive results and blessings from God. It is also believed that prayers done during this time can also help in resolving kundali dosha and other unfavourable astrological ailments.

The day is also auspicious to start new endeavours, undertake new projects or anything new can be bought this day.

Date and Time in Adhik maas Poornima

Adhik Purnima, this year will be observed on Tuesday, August 1, 2023

Purnima Tithi Starts: 03:51 am, August 01, 2023

Purnima Tithi Ends: 12:01 am, August 02, 2023

Rituals and practices:

Although, everyone performs the puja according to the rules that they follow, here are some points that one can keep in mind before observing the fast.

  • Get up early in the morning (Brahm Mahurata)
  • Offer Arghya to Lord Sun (Surya)
  • Chant the name or mantras of Lord Vishnu or Lord Shiva
  • Offer panchamrit and churma (panjiri) to Lord Vishnu
  • Taking one time meal
  • One can also wear Rudraraksha, which is considered to kill all the negative energies
  • One can visit spiritual places
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