Adhik Maas

GPTKB entity

Statements (25)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Hindu calendar
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs gptkb:Mal_Maas
gptkb:Purushottam_Maas
gptkbp:calendar gptkb:Hindu_lunisolar_calendar
gptkbp:category intercalary month
gptkbp:dedicatedTo gptkb:Lord_Vishnu
gptkbp:duration about 29.5 days
gptkbp:followedBy lunar calendar rules
regular lunar month
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Adhik Maas
gptkbp:language gptkb:Sanskrit
gptkbp:notableFor no major festivals or weddings are held
gptkbp:occurredIn every 32.5 months approximately
gptkbp:precededBy regular lunar month
gptkbp:purpose to align lunar months with solar year
gptkbp:region gptkb:India
gptkb:Nepal
gptkbp:rituals gptkb:charity
fasting
recitation of scriptures
gptkbp:significance considered highly auspicious for spiritual activities
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Hindu_lunisolar_calendar
gptkb:Parama_Ekadashi
gptkb:Indian_calendar
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6