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"The rarest of Purnimas — when the Moon shines on a month that exists only once in many years" There are full moons every month. There are festivals every season. But there are moments in the Hindu calendar that arrive so rarely, so quietly, and with such immense spiritual weight, that missing them feels like missing something irreplaceable. Adhika Jyeshtha Purnima 2026 is one such moment. This is not just another Purnima. This is the full moon that falls within Adhika Maas — the extra, or intercalary, month that the Hindu lunar calendar inserts once every two to three years...

There are twenty-four Ekadashis in a regular Hindu calendar year. But once every thirty-two to thirty-three months, when Adhik Maas arrives, a twenty-fifth and twenty-sixth Ekadashi appear — ones so rare, so spiritually charged, and so deeply connected to Lord Vishnu Bhagwan that the scriptures place them in an entirely separate category of sacred observance. The Shukla Paksha Ekadashi of this extra month is called Padmini Ekadashi — also known as Kamala Ekadashi. In 2026, Padmini Ekadashi falls on Wednesday, May 27 — inside Adhika Jyeshtha Maas, the Purushottam Maas that runs from May 17 to June 15. This makes...

Vaikasi Visakam is one of the most auspicious and widely celebrated festivals in Tamil Nadu and among Tamil communities across the world. Observed on the full moon day of the Tamil month of Vaikasi (May–June), this festival marks the divine birthday of Lord Murugan — the beloved son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati, worshipped across South India as the God of War, Wisdom, and Grace. In 2026, Vaikasi Visakam falls on May 30, 2026 (Saturday). Temples across Tamil Nadu — from the towering gopurams of Thiruchendur Murugan Temple to the hillside sanctum of Palani Murugan Temple, and from Thiruthani...

"Falling once in approximately every 32 months, Adhika Shukla Dwadashi is one of the most spiritually charged tithis in the entire Hindu lunar calendar — and in 2026, it arrives within the sacred folds of Adhik Maas, making it exceptionally rare and powerful". What Is Adhika Shukla Dwadashi? Adhika Shukla Dwadashi is the twelfth lunar day (Dwadashi Tithi) of the bright fortnight (Shukla Paksha) that falls within Adhik Maas — the extra, intercalary month of the Hindu Panchang. Because Dwadashi Tithi is inherently dedicated to Lord Vishnu, and because Adhik Maas itself is the month of Lord Purushottama (the Supreme...

"Jyeshtha Shukla Dashami · Monday, 25 May 2026" What is Ganga Dussehra? Ganga Dussehra, also called Ganga Dashami or Gangavataran, marks the sacred day when Goddess Ganga descended from heaven to Earth due to the intense penance of King Bhagiratha. The word Dussehra comes from: Dasha – Ten Hara – To destroy A holy bath on this day is believed to remove ten sins related to body, speech, and mind. What Is Ganga Dussehra? Is It the Same as Ganga Dashami? What is Ganga Dussehra? It is the Hindu festival commemorating the avataran (descent) of Maa Ganga from the heavens...