India, May 3 -- Adhik Maas is a recurring event in the Hindu lunar calendar that occurs approximately every 32 months. This year, the extra month falls during the Jyeshtha period and will start from 17 May to 15 June 2026.

According to astrologer Sidhharrth S Kumaar of NumroVani, "The Moon-based year is shorter than the Sun-based year, so over time a gap forms. To fix this, an extra month is added, called Adhik Maas. A lunar year is about 354 days, while the solar year is around 365 days. That 10-11 day difference adds up. After roughly 2.5 to 3 years, it becomes large enough to add one full month. This keeps the calendar in sync so that festivals don't drift across seasons."

He further explains, "This isn't considered a usual month in ...