When is Adhik Maas Purnima 2026? Check correct date, rituals and significance

Purnima is the most significant day in Hinduism and the day is considered extremely sacred day. This day is also known as Full Moon day. Adhik Maas Purnima is a highly sacred full moon day that occurs during Adhik Maas or extra luunar month according to Hindu calendar. This is the month of Jyeshtha and this Purnima is going to fall during Jyeshtha Adhik Maas. This day is considered spiritually powerful for offering prayers, maintain self discipline, show your devotion and gratitude to Lord Vishnu. This month is also known as Purushottam Maas so the day holds special significance. Adhik Maas Purnima is going to fall on May 20, 2026.

When is Adhik Maas Purnima 2026?

Purnima Tithi Begins - May 30, 2026 - 11:57 AM
Purnima Tithi Ends - May 31, 2026 - 02:14 PM

Shukla Purnima Moonrise on Adhika Jyeshtha Purnima Upavasa - 06:40 PM
Udaya Vyapini Adhika Jyeshtha Purnima on Sunday, May 31, 2026

Adhik Maas Purnima 2026: Spiritual significance

Purnima holds an immense religious and spiritual significance in Hindu religion. The day is dedicated to worship Lord Vishnu. The Purnima that falls in Adhik Maas is known as Adhik Maas Purnima and this time it falls during the month of Jyeshtha and the month is also known as Purushottam Maas so this day is has a special importance in Hinduism. The day holds a great religious and spiritual power. Devotees offer their sincere prayers to Lord Vishnu by observign fast from sunrise till sunset, maintaining self discipline, doing charity, taking a holy bath in Ganga river or any other sacred river, helping someone on this specific day. They perform various religious and spiritual rituals to receive the abundance and blessings of the lord. This is an amazing day for spiritual growth. People perform puja to Lord Vishnu and worship his Purushottam form. The whole Adhik Maas is important according to Hindu religion because it is favorable for the devotees who want to purify their body, mind and soul and remove their karmic baggage.

Mantras you can chant on this specific day to seek Lord Vishnu's blessings:

1. Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaye..!!2. Achyutam Keshvam Krishna Damodaram Ram Narayanam Janaki Vallabham..!!3. Ram Ram Rameti Rame Raame Manorame Sahasranama Tatulyam Ram Naam Varanane..!!4. Hare Ram Hare Ram Ram Ram Hare Hare Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare..!!