Purushottam Maas ends on June 15, 2026. And now it will come after another 3 years, in 2029, as Adhik Chaitra. But before this sacred month closes, devotees complete the Udyapan ceremony, perform final acts of daan punya, and carry its spiritual merit forward. This blog walks you through everything you need to know.
| Month Name | Adhik Jyeshtha Maas (also called Mal Maas or Purushottam Maas) |
| Start Date | May 17, 2026 |
| End Date | June 15, 2026 (Adhik Amavasya) |
| Padmini Ekadashi | June 11, 2026 (Shukla Paksha) |
| Presiding Deity | Lord Vishnu (Purushottam) |
| Udyapan Days | Ashtami, Navami, or Chaturdashi of Krishna Paksha |
| Key Ritual | Kalasha Sthapan, Brahmin Bhojan, Daan Vidhi, Jagaran |
| Scriptural Source | Purushottam Maas Mahatmya (Padma Purana), Skanda Purana |
| What Follows | Regular Jyeshtha Maas resumes; auspicious muhurtas resume after the month ends |
Every sacred period in Sanatan Dharma has a beginning, a middle, and a conscious close. Purushottam Maas Samapan is the formal conclusion of Adhik Maas.
The word “Samapan” comes from Sanskrit. It means completion, conclusion, or the act of bringing something to its proper end.
This is not simply the month ending on a calendar. It is a deliberate spiritual act. Devotees who observed fasts, performed Vishnu bhakti, or made vows during the month now complete those vows formally.
The Adhik Maas ending rituals include the Udyapan ceremony, final acts of daan punya, Brahmin bhojan, and expressions of gratitude to Bhagwaan Purushottam.
According to tradition, completing the month with proper Samapan rituals seals the spiritual merit earned throughout Purushottam month. It ensures nothing is left incomplete before the regular lunar month resumes.
Adhik Maas 2026 ends on June 15, 2026, on the day of Adhik Amavasya. This marks the close of Adhik Jyeshtha Maas, the extra lunar month dedicated to Lord Vishnu. The Purushottam Maas Samapan rituals should be performed in the Krishna Paksha days leading up to or on the Amavasya itself.
Tradition teaches that the closing of Purushottam month is as important as its beginning. The Padma Purana states that Lord Vishnu Himself presides over every moment of this month.
When devotees complete the month consciously, they honour that divine presence. They acknowledge Hari’s grace with gratitude and intention.
The Purushottam Maas Mahatmya says clearly:
As the Purushottam Month draws to a close, the Udyapan ceremony should be performed with faith and strict adherence to scriptural rules.
Purushottam Maas Mahatmya Katha (as narrated in Narayan Seva’s translation)
व्रतस्य सम्यगुद्यापनं फलदं परिकीर्तितम् ।
Meaning: The proper completion (udyapan/samapan) of a vow is said to grant its full fruit.
This guidance confirms that Samapan is not optional. It is the seal that completes the sadhana of the month.
The Padma Purana further confirms that self-discipline in Adhik Maas, when concluded properly, delivers Akshaya Phala. This means the merit earned does not diminish. It stays with the soul across births.
Tradition advises that any vow (vrat) observed during Purushottam Maas needs formal Udyapan to be considered complete. Without it, some traditions believe the vrat remains technically open.
This does not mean a devotee has failed. The Lord sees the heart. However,performing Samapan is an act of Nishkam karma: doing what is right without asking what benefit remains.
The Udyapan ceremony is the Adhik Maas vrat udyapan ritual. It formally closes any vow observed during the month. The Purushottam Maas Mahatmya describes it in detail.
According to scripture, Udyapan should be performed on the Ashtami (8th), Navami (9th), or Chaturdashi (14th) lunar day of the Krishna Paksha. In 2026, these days fall in early to mid June, before the Jyeshtha Amavasya on June 15.
1. Rise before sunrise (Brahma Muhurta). Take a sacred bath with clean, fresh water. This is called Shuddhi Snan. Wear clean, preferably yellow or white clothing.
2. Take a Sankalpa before Bhagwaan. Sit before Lord Vishnu’s image or the Shaligram. Hold water and flowers in your hands. State your name, gotra, and the intention to complete the Purushottam Maas completion rituals.
3. Construct the Mandala and Kalasha Sthapan. At midday, prepare a sacred geometric diagram (Mandala) on a clean surface. Place four Kalashas (ritual copper pots filled with water, mango leaves, and coconut) upon it. This represents the presence of the four directions and Lord Vishnu at the centre.
4. Invite Brahmins for Puja and Bhojan. Scripture recommends inviting 30 Brahmins. If that is not possible, 7 or even 5 Brahmins suffice. Their presence completes the ritual. Honour them with reverence, as they represent Hari Himself.
5. Perform the final Vishnu Puja. Offer tulsi, yellow flowers, sandalwood, a ghee lamp, and fruits. Recite Vishnu Sahasranama or the Purushottam Maas Katha. Sing bhajans of Hari with a full heart.
6. Perform Daan Vidhi. Before the Brahmins leave, perform acts of daan punya according to your means. Offer food, grain, cloth, or dakshina. The 33 Malpua Daan offered in a bronze vessel carries special significance in this month.
7. Partake of Prasad with the family. After the Brahmins depart, share the Prasad with all family members. This seals the Samapan with collective grace.
8. Observe Jagaran through the night. Keep vigil through the night. Sing kirtans, recite the Vishnu Sahasranama, and remain in remembrance of Hari until sunrise. This final night of devotion completes Udyapan with its highest energy.
Begin with Brahma Muhurta Snan and Sankalpa. Set up a Kalasha on a Mandala with a Vishnu idol or Shaligram. Recite Vishnu Sahasranama. Invite at least one Brahmin for Puja and Bhojan. Perform Daan including food, cloth, and the 33 Malpua offering. This sequence follows the Purushottam Maas Mahatmya guidelines.
Daan punya on the final days of Purushottam Maas holds immense spiritual weight. According to the Padma Purana, any type of daan performed in this month earns Akshaya Phala, meaning merit that never diminishes.
On the Samapan day, tradition considers these acts of daan most auspicious:
| Daan Type | Sanskrit Name | Significance |
| Food donation | Anna Daan | Considered the highest daan. Tradition holds that it satisfies Hari most directly. |
| 33 sweet malpuas in bronze vessel | Malpua Daan | Specific to Adhik Maas. Represents the 33 Koti Devatas. Brings ancestral blessings. |
| Cloth donation | Vastra Daan | Offering clothes to a Brahmin or a person in need earns lasting punya. |
| Lamp donation | Deep Daan | Lighting ghee lamps in temples or at home throughout Samapan day brings light and spiritual cleansing. |
| Grain and pulses | Dhanya Daan | Donating food grains to temples, the poor, or Gau Shalas is highly recommended. |
| Books and scriptures | Vidya Daan | Donating the Bhagavad Gita, Vishnu Sahasranama, or any Purana text is considered a complete gift. |
| Cow care and feeding | Gau Seva | Feeding and serving the cow on Samapan day is equivalent to serving all 33 crore devatas. |
Important note: Tradition does not limit daan to material gifts. Forgiving an old grievance, volunteering your time at a temple, or calling a lonely elder are also recognised as sincere daan in Sanatan Dharma.
Adhik maas samapan mantra is very important to conclude this sacred month. The following mantras are recommended by tradition for the Adhik Maas Samapan day.
Universal Mantra of Purushottam Maas
ॐ नमो भगवते वासुदेवाय
Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya
“I bow to Lord Vasudeva, the all-pervading one.”
This is the 12-syllable Dvadasakshari Mantra of Lord Vishnu. Vedas and Puranas consider it the most accessible and powerful mantra for Vishnu devotion. Chanting it 108 times on Samapan day is recommended. Even 11 repetitions with full attention carry deep merit, according to tradition.
1. Vishnu Dhyana Shloka: Recite “Shantakaram Bhujagashayanam” during morning puja. It invokes Lord Vishnu’s peaceful cosmic form at the start of Samapan.
2. Vishnu Sahasranama: Recite all 1000 names of Lord Vishnu. According to scripture, one complete Sahasranama recitation on the final day seals the month’s sadhana.
3. Hare Krishna Mahamantra: Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare, Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare. Chant with tulsi mala for maximum benefit.
4. Purushottam Ashtakam: If you have observed the full month’s vrat, reciting the Purushottam Ashtakam on Samapan day completes the cycle of devotion with grace.
Padmini Ekadashi falls on June 11, 2026. It is the last major spiritual peak before Adhik Maas ends.
This is the Shukla Paksha Ekadashi of Purushottam Maas. The Skanda Purana describes it as among the rarest and most powerful Ekadashis in all of Sanatan Dharma.
According to tradition, observing Padmini Ekadashi earns merit equal to the Ashwamedha Yajna. Devotees who observe it also carry that merit into the Samapan days that follow.
If you can fast on only one day in the final week of Purushottam Maas, Padmini Ekadashi is that day. Combine it with the Purushottam Maas completion rituals on the Amavasya for a complete close.
The Shukla Paksha Ekadashi of Adhik Maas is called Padmini Ekadashi. It is also known as Kamala Ekadashi. This Ekadashi grants immense merit and the one who observes this fast with devotion attains the rare Vaikuntha, the divine abode of Lord Vishnu.
~ Skanda Purana, as narrated in the Padmini Ekadashi Mahatmya
When Purushottam Maas ends on June 15, the regular Jyeshtha month of the Hindu calendar resumes. This transition is significant in several ways.
June 15 is the Adhik Maas Amavasya and the last day of Purushottam Maas 2026. This day carries the energy of the entire month in its close.
Purushottam Maas Samapan is not a farewell to something lost. It is the sealing of something gained.
Every prayer offered, every lamp lit, every fast kept, and every act of daan punya during this month rests with you permanently. The Padma Purana promises Akshaya Phala: merit that time cannot erode.
As June 15 arrives, bow before Lord Vishnu with a full heart. Thank Him for the rare gift of this month. Offer one last lamp, speak one last prayer, and carry Vishnu bhakti forward into the months ahead.
The month of Purushottam may end on the calendar. The inner transformation it brings does not.
ॐ नमो भगवते वासुदेवाय
Purushottam Maas 2026 ends on June 15, 2026, on Adhik Amavasya. This marks the conclusion of Adhik Jyeshtha Maas dedicated to Lord Vishnu.
Adhik Maas Samapan is the formal spiritual conclusion of Purushottam Maas. It includes Udyapan rituals, Vishnu puja, daan, Brahmin bhojan, and prayers offered to complete the month’s vrat and sadhana properly.
According to Purushottam Maas Mahatmya and Padma Purana traditions, Samapan or Udyapan is considered important because it formally completes the vows and spiritual practices observed during the month.
Tradition states that a vrat remains spiritually incomplete without proper Udyapan. However, devotion and sincerity are considered most important in Sanatan Dharma.
The main rituals include Brahma Muhurta Snan, Sankalpa, Kalasha Sthapan, Vishnu Puja, Vishnu Sahasranama recitation, daan, Brahmin bhojan, Deep Daan, and Jagaran.
Anna Daan, Vastra Daan, Deep Daan, grain donation, Gau Seva, and the traditional 33 Malpua Daan are considered highly auspicious during Purushottam Maas Samapan.
Yes. Adhik Maas Samapan can be performed at home with a simple Vishnu puja, Kalasha Sthapan, mantra chanting, Tulsi offerings, daan, and prayers offered with sincerity.
Akshaya Phala means imperishable spiritual merit. Scriptures state that the punya earned through sincere devotion, fasting, and daan during Purushottam Maas does not diminish over time.
On the final day, devotees usually perform Vishnu puja, chant mantras, donate food or clothes, offer Deep Daan, perform ancestor prayers, and conclude the month with gratitude.
Purushottam Maas Samapan refers broadly to the closing of the entire month. Udyapan is the specific formal ceremony that concludes a vow or vrat observed during the month. Samapan is the occasion; Udyapan is the ritual. Not every devotee performs a formal Udyapan, but all devotees mark the Samapan with prayers and daan.
Yes. After Adhik Maas 2026 ends on June 15, auspicious muhurtas for marriages, Griha Pravesh, new business launches, and other material celebrations resume. Consult your local Panchang for specific muhurtas in the regular Jyeshtha month that follows.
Padmini Ekadashi on June 11 falls within the final days of Purushottam Maas. It is the last major sacred peak before Samapan. Devotees who fast on Padmini Ekadashi and then perform the Samapan rituals on or before the Amavasya complete the month with its highest spiritual energy.
Purushottam Maas Samapan is meaningful for all devotees, not just those who observed a formal vrat. Anyone who prayed, donated, chanted, or simply held Lord Vishnu in their heart during Adhik Maas can mark its close with gratitude. The Udyapan ceremony is specifically for vrat observers. General Samapan prayers are open to all.
The Adhik Maas Amavasya on June 15 is a powerful day for Tarpan (ancestral water offerings). Families whose ancestral death anniversary falls during or near Adhik Maas sometimes postpone the ceremony to after June 15, when the regular calendar resumes. Consult a trusted Pandit for your specific family tradition.
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