❓ How many months are there in the Hindu Panchang, what are their names, and what is Adhik Maas?

There are 12 months in a normal Hindu lunar year. The names of the 12 months of the Hindu Panchang are — Chaitra, Vaishakha, Jyeshtha, Ashadha, Shravana, Bhadrapada, Ashvina, Kartika, Margashirsha, Pausha, Magha, and Phalguna.
To balance the difference between the lunar and solar year, an extra lunar month occurs from time to time, which is called Adhik Maas. It is also known as Purushottam Maas. Adhik Maas generally occurs between approximately 2 years 8 months to 3 years. The purpose of Adhik Maas is to maintain coordination between the lunar year and the solar year. Due to Adhik Maas, the consistency of the Hindu lunar calendar with the seasons is maintained.