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What is the relationship between lunar months and new moons?
What is the relationship between lunar months and new moons?
Every lunar month starts from a new moon, and the name of the lunar month usually comes after the solar month.
What happens if a lunar month has two new moons?
What happens if a lunar month has two new moons?
If a lunar month has two new moons, both lunar months should be named after a single solar month, and the repeated new moon is called Adhik Mass or Mal Mass.
How often is Adhik Mass observed?
How often is Adhik Mass observed?
Adhik Mass is observed every three years.
What is Kshay Mass?
What is Kshay Mass?
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How many Adhik Mass may occur?
How many Adhik Mass may occur?
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What is the basis for our daily activities in terms of months?
What is the basis for our daily activities in terms of months?
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What is the significance of a new moon in the lunar month?
What is the significance of a new moon in the lunar month?
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How are two lunar months named when there are two new moons in a solar month?
How are two lunar months named when there are two new moons in a solar month?
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What is the term used for a repeated new moon in a lunar month?
What is the term used for a repeated new moon in a lunar month?
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When may a solar month not have a lunar month due to the absence of a new moon?
When may a solar month not have a lunar month due to the absence of a new moon?
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What is the relationship between lunar months and new moons?
What is the relationship between lunar months and new moons?
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What is Adhik Mass and how often is it observed?
What is Adhik Mass and how often is it observed?
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What is Kshay Mass and when does it occur?
What is Kshay Mass and when does it occur?
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What happens if a solar month has two new moons?
What happens if a solar month has two new moons?
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How are two lunar months named when there are two new moons in a solar month?
How are two lunar months named when there are two new moons in a solar month?
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What is the significance of combining two lunar months together?
What is the significance of combining two lunar months together?
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How are lunar months named in relation to solar months?
How are lunar months named in relation to solar months?
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What is Adhik Mass and how often is it observed?
What is Adhik Mass and how often is it observed?
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What is Kshay Mass and when does it occur?
What is Kshay Mass and when does it occur?
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How many Adhik Mass may occur in a given timeframe?
How many Adhik Mass may occur in a given timeframe?
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Study Notes
Lunar Months and New Moons
- A lunar month begins with a new moon and ends with the next new moon.
- A lunar month has one new moon, but a solar month can have two new moons, which leads to the occurrence of Adhik Mass.
- Adhik Mass is observed when a solar month has two new moons, resulting in two lunar months.
- Adhik Mass can occur once in 2.5 to 3 years.
Kshay Mass
- Kshay Mass is a lunar month that is skipped or omitted due to the absence of a new moon in a solar month.
- This occurs when a solar month has no new moon, resulting in no corresponding lunar month.
Naming of Lunar Months
- When a solar month has two new moons, the two lunar months are named separately.
- The first lunar month is named as the normal month, and the second lunar month is named as Adhik (extra) month.
Significance of New Moon
- The new moon marks the beginning of a lunar month.
- The significance of combining two lunar months together lies in the adjustment of the lunar calendar to align with the solar calendar.
Basis for Daily Activities
- Our daily activities are based on the solar calendar, which is divided into months, weeks, and days.
- The lunar calendar, which is based on the cycles of the moon, is also used to plan and schedule various activities, such as festivals and celebrations.
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Test your knowledge of lunar months and their relationship to solar months in this quiz. Explore the naming conventions and unique features of lunar months in relation to the lunar calendar.