There is an Adhik Jyeshta Mahina or Extra Jyeshta Month in North Indian traditional Hindu calendar in 2026. This extra month is a unique feature in Hindu lunar calendars which happens mostly once in 2.5 years. Adhik Jyeshta Mahina in traditional North Indian calendar in 2026 is from May 17 to June 15. The extra month is dedicated to Bhagavan Sri Krishna and is also known as Purushottam Mas. The current year as per traditional Hindu North Indian Calendar is Vikram Samvat 2083.
Please note that Adhik Jyeshta month 2026 in traditional
Hindu calendar followed in Gujarat, Maharashtra, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh
and Karnataka is also from May 17 to June 15.
Nija or Shudh Jyeshta mahina or the real Jyeshta month in 2026 in
Hindu lunar calendar in North India is from May 2 to May 16 and then from June
16 to June 29.
Please note there is no concept of extra month is Hindu
solar calendars followed in Bengal, Kerala and Tamil Nadu. Adhik Mahina is only
followed in Hindu lunar calendars.
Adhik Jyeshta Mahina 2026 Krishna and Shukla Paksha
Adhik Jyeshta Ekadasi Vrat
Adhik Jyeshta Pradosh Vrat
Adhik Jyestha Purnima
- Purnima is on May 31, 2026.
- The Purnima begins at 11:58 AM on May 30 and ends at 2:15 PM on May 31.
- Purnima Vrat is on May 31.
Adhik Jyeshtha Amavasya
- Amavasya is on June 15, 2026
- The Amavasi begins at 12:20 PM on June 14 and ends at 8:24 AM on June 15.