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News India Live, Digital Desk: Calculation of time has special importance in Hindu religion. Often people consider ‘Kharmas’ and ‘Malamas’ to be the same, but according to astrology, there is a world of difference between them. The year 2026 is going to be very special from the religious point of view because this year will have not 12 but 13 months. Let us know when Kharmas and Malmas are falling in 2026 and what is the real difference between them.
What is Kharmas? (What is Kharmas)
According to astrology, when Sun God enters the signs of his master Jupiter (Sagittarius and Pisces), his speed slows down. This transit period of the Sun is called ‘Kharmas’. Kharmas comes twice a year. During this period, due to reduced brightness of the Sun, auspicious activities like marriage, mundan and housewarming are prohibited.
Kharmas date in 2026: First Kharmas of the year 2026 March 15th starting from 14 April Will last till (Aries Sankranti).
What is Malmas or Adhik Maas? (What is Malmas/Adhik Maas)
Malmas is also called ‘Adhik Maas’ or ‘Purushottam Maas’. It comes once every three years. An additional month is added to the calendar every third year to bridge the gap of 11 days between the solar year (365 days) and the lunar year (354 days). Lord Vishnu has given his name to this month, hence it is called Purushottam month.
Date of Malamas in 2026: Malamas in the year 2026 17th May starting from 15th June Will last till. This year the month of Jyeshtha will come twice.
Main difference between Kharmas and Malmas
time difference: Kharmas comes twice a year (December–January and March–April), while Malmas comes only once every three years.
Reason: Kharmas is related to the zodiac changes of the Sun (Sagittarius and Pisces), while Malamas is designed to harmonize the lunar and solar calendars.
Religious significance: Kharmas is generally considered ‘inauspicious’ for auspicious works, but Malmas (Adhik Maas) is considered extremely ‘sacred’ for devotion, charity and chanting of Lord Vishnu.