Adhik Maas Purnima is considered one of the most spiritually powerful full moon days in the Hindu calendar, and in 2026, it carries even greater importance because it falls during the sacred Purushottam
Maas, also known as Adhik Maas. Devotees across India observe fasts, perform charity, recite religious texts, and worship Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi on this auspicious occasion.
This year, however, many devotees have been confused about the exact date of Adhik Maas Purnima, as the Purnima tithi spans two days in May. According to Drik Panchang and various religious calendars, Adhika Jyeshtha Purnima Upavasa will be observed on May 30, 2026, while Udaya Vyapini Adhika Jyeshtha Purnima falls on May 31, 2026.
Adhik Maas Purnima 2026: Date And Muhurat
According to Drik Panchang, Adhik Maas Purnima 2026 will be observed over two days due to the extended tithi:
Purnima Tithi Begins: 11:57 AM on May 30, 2026
Purnima Tithi Ends: 2:14 PM on May 31, 2026
Devotees should observe the Adhik Maas Purnima Vrat on Saturday, May 30, 2026. The Udaya Vyapini (sunrise-based) Purnima falls on May 31.
Brahma Muhurta: 4:03 AM to 4:43 AM
Moonrise on May 30: 6:40 PM
Spiritual Significance of Adhik Maas Purnima
Adhik Maas is considered a sacred period dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Scriptures state that any good deed — be it fasting, charity, chanting, or prayer performed during this month yields multiplied spiritual merit. It is believed that observing the Purnima vrat in Adhik Maas can help wash away sins and bring peace, prosperity, and spiritual growth.
According to religious beliefs, prayers and charitable acts performed during this month are believed to yield multiplied spiritual merit.
Adhik Maas Purnima Vrat Katha And Rituals
The spiritual story associated with Adhik Maas comes from the Purushottam Mahatmya section of the Skanda Purana. According to the legend, the extra month was once considered neglected and inauspicious because it was not associated with any deity or major festival. Feeling ignored, the month approached Lord Vishnu for help.
Lord Vishnu accepted the month as His own and blessed it with the name Purushottam Maas. Since then, devotees have regarded this period as especially sacred for seeking divine blessings, forgiveness, peace, and spiritual growth.
Dedicated to the joint worship of Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi, devotees undertake unique spiritual remedies on this day to invoke prosperity and mental peace:
- Take a holy bath (preferably in the Ganga or with Ganga jal)
- Worship Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi with tulsi leaves
- Observe a strict fast (Nirahar or Phalahar)
- Donate food, water, clothes, and items for cows
- Chant Vishnu mantras and read Vishnu Sahasranama
- Plant sacred trees like Peepal, Tulsi, or Amla
Adhik Maas Purnima is a beautiful reminder that even “extra” time given by the divine can be transformed into immense spiritual opportunity. Devotees believe sincere prayers and selfless acts during this period open the doors to divine grace and inner transformation.
