When is Purushottam month starting? Know the exact date, religious rules and do’s and don’ts:

News India Live, Digital Desk: in hindu calendar Adhik Maaswhom Purushottam month Or Malmas It is also said to be an extremely sacred and rare time. According to astrological calculations, once every three years an extra month is added to bridge the gap between the lunar month and the solar month. In the year 2026, this special month is bringing many wonderful coincidences for the worship of Lord Vishnu.

Exact date of Adhik month 2026

More months in the year 2026 jyeshtha month Is connecting with, which will be called ‘Adhik Jyeshtha Maas’.

beginning: 17 May 2026, Sunday.

termination: 15 June 2026, Monday.

Due to the absence of Sun Sankranti (change of Sun’s zodiac sign) during this period, it is called ‘Malmas’, but Lord Vishnu has given it his name ‘Purushottam’, hence it is best for spiritual works.

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Vishnu worship: Chant the mantra “Om Namo Bhagwate Vasudevaya” throughout this month. Reciting Vishnu Sahasranama is especially fruitful.

Importance of donation: Dark yellow colored items, grains, fruits and copper utensils should be donated in this month. Donating Malpua is considered to be the biggest tradition of this month.

Deep donation: Donating lamps on the banks of holy rivers or in temples helps in attaining salvation and appeasing the ancestors.

Pilgrimage: Traveling to Braj Chaurasi Kos or visiting any holy pilgrimage site during Malmas is considered extremely auspicious.

Do not do this work even by mistake (forbidden work)

There is a complete ban on auspicious activities during Malamas:

Marriage rituals: Marriage is prohibited during this period.

Mundan and Griha Pravesh: The ceremony of entering a new house or shaving the head of a child is not performed.

New Business: One should avoid starting any new business or investment.

Tamasic food: Meat, alcohol, onion, garlic and intoxicants should be completely avoided.

Why is Adhik Maas of 2026 special?

Adhik month of 2026 is falling in the month of Jyeshtha. The month of Jyeshtha is a symbol of energy and penance. The Sadhana done at this time not only pacifies the defects of the horoscope but also speeds up the stalled work. By the grace of Lord Purushottam, the results of the fast observed during this period are 10 times more than that of normal Ekadashi or other fasts.