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Adhik Shravan Mahina 2023 In Maharashtra – Extra Shravan Month In Marathi Calendar in 2023 – Adhika Shravan Masa

There is an Adhik Shravan Masa or Extra Shravan Month in Marathi Calendar followed Maharashtra in 2023. This extra month is a unique feature in Hindu lunar calendars which happens mostly once in 2.5 years. Adhik Shravan Mahina 2023 in traditional Marathi calendar is from July 18 to August 16. The extra month is dedicated to Bhagavan Sri Krishna and is also known as Purushottam Maas. The current year as per traditional Hindu Marathi calendar is Shalivahana Shaka 1945 and it is Shobhannama Samvatsar.

Adhik Shravan Mahina Shukla Paksha And Krishna Paksha
Adhik Shravan Mahina 2023 Shukla Paksha (Waxing phase of moon) is from July 18 to August 1
Adhik Shravan Mahina 2023 Krishna Paksha (Waning phase of moon) is from August 1 to August 16

Amavasya and Purnima in Adhik Shravan Month
Adhik Shravan Purnima or Full moon day is on August 1, 2023. The Purnima begins at 2:44 AM on August 1 to 12:24 AM on August 2.
Adhik Shravan Amavasya or No moon day is on August 16, 2023. The Amavasi begins at 12:43 PM on August 15 to 3:08 PM on August 16.

Adhik Shravan Mahina auspicious days and festivals:
Ekadasi fasting – July 29 (Kamla Ekadashi)
Pradosh – July 30
Ekadasi fasting – August 12 (Kamla Ekadashi)
Pradosh – August 13

Shravan Somvar Vrat and Mangala Gouri Vrat on Tuesdays are to be performed in Adhik Shravan Masa

Please note that Adhik Shravan month 2023 in traditional Hindu calendar followed in North India, Gujarat, Karnataka, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh is from July 18 to August 16.

Please note there is no concept of extra month is Hindu solar calendars followed in Bengal, Assam, Kerala and Tamil Nadu. Adhik Mahina is only followed in Hindu lunar calendars.

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