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Adhika-māsa (Sanskrit: अधिकमास, romanized: Adhikamāsa), also called the Adhik-mas, Mala-māsa, and the Purushottama-māsa, is an intercalated month [1] in the Hindu calendar that is inserted to keep the lunar calendar aligned with the months of the year.
The astronomical basis of the Hindu lunar months. Also illustrates Adhika Masa (Year 2-Bhadrapada) repeats; the first time the Sun moves entirely within Simha Rashi thus rendering it an Adhika Masa. Twelve Hindu mas (māsa, lunar month) are equal to approximately 354 days, while the length of a sidereal (solar) year is about 365 days.
adhika tithi and kṣaya tithi It is possible that two consecutive sunrises may have the same tithi, i.e. the Moon continues to remain within the same 12° arc across two consecutive sunrises. In such a case, two consecutive sāvana dina will be associated with the same tithi.
Because 12 months do not match a sidereal year, correctional months (adhika māsa) are added or (occasionally) subtracted (kshaya masa). A lunar year consists of 12 months, and each month has two fortnights, with a variable duration ranging from 29 to 32 days. The lunar days are called tithis.
Meaning of Malayalam: name in English: Śakuni പുള്ള് Shikra: Catuṣpāda: നാൽക്കാലി Quadruped: Nāga: പാമ്പ് Snake ...
Repositioned Rashi, Ayana and Ruthu; positioned Rashiside by side with Masa - easier to observe their relation this way. 07:14, 1 February 2013: 3 min 49 s, 1,208 × 632 (69.69 MB) Kishorekumar 62: Slowed down the animation. It is now easier to observe how the calendar relates to the movement of the heavenly bodies. 16:11, 31 January 2013
Each month, or "masa," is known by a name of Visnu. The months, the Sanskrit names by which they are commonly known in India, ... Adhika Intercalary Month Ekadasi
Śrāvaṇa (Sanskrit: श्रावण) is the fifth month of the Hindu calendar.In India's national civil calendar, Śrāvaṇa is the fifth month of the year, typically beginning in mid to late July and ending in late August.