If one sincerely worships Radha and Krishna in Purushottam month, he will attain everything. One who observes Purushottam Vrata, will burn up the reactions of all his bad karma and attain the direct service of Radha and Krishna.Purushottam month is the best month for all spiritual advancement because Krishna overlooks all the aparadhas/offenses.
Lord Krishna states one who perform devotional services by worshiping Him, chanting the Hare Krishna Maha-mantra, by studying Bhagavad-Gita & Srimad-Bhagavatam, by giving in charity & by offering ghee lamp to Sri Sri Radha-Krishna pleases Him the most.
Purushottam Month Guidelines To Please Krishna-
- Waking up during Brhma Muhurat or at least by 6 am
- Bathing in holy river if not possible at least one chants Ganga, Ganga, Ganga three times
- Eat food without onion and garlic and which is offered to Lord Krishna
- Daily offer ghee lamp to Sri Sri Radha Krishna
- Chant at least two rounds of maha-mantra (Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare, Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare) on chanting beads. Ideal is to chant sixteen rounds
- Hearing or reading pastime of Lord Krishna for at least 20 minutes
- Sing songs which specifically glorify Lord Krishna
- Take a vow not to criticize any devotee or any scriptures
- Perform Tulsi arati and circumambulate her four times
- Share information about Purushottam Month with other and enthuse them to observe Purushottam Month
- Recite Chapter 15 of Bhagavad–Gita, The Purushottam Yoga
Purushottam Adhik Maas Date and Time
Purushottam Maas 2026 (also known as Adhik Maas or Adhik Jyeshtha) runs from Sunday, May 17, 2026, to Monday, June 15, 2026. This extra lunar month is considered a highly auspicious period for spiritual practices like Vishnu–Krishna bhakti, reading Srimad Bhagavatam, Reading Bhagavad Gita, fasting and offer charity.