Purshottam Maas (પુરુષોત્તમ માસ) #adhikmas2026 #bhajan #santsang #gujarativlog #tradition #culture

Please Like and Subscribe Purshottam Masa (પુરુષોત્તમ માસ), also known as Adhik Maas (અધિક માસ) or Malamas, is an extra lunar month in the Hindu calendar that occurs approximately every 3 years. It is considered the holiest month dedicated to Lord Vishnu, focused on spiritual growth, charity, and devotion.Meaning & SignificanceThe Extra Month: In Hindu astronomy, the lunar calendar has 354 days, while the solar calendar has 365. To bridge this gap, an extra month is added to align the lunar and solar cycles.Lord Vishnu's Month: According to mythology, every month was assigned a ruling deity, but no one wanted to govern this extra month because it was considered inauspicious. Lord Vishnu took ownership of it and named it after himself—Purshottam (the best among all beings).Spiritual Merit: Any spiritual practice, such as fasting (વ્રત), chanting mantras, taking holy baths, and charity (દાન), performed during this month yields immense merits and washes away past sins.Common PracticesFasting & Puja: Devotees strictly observe fasts, perform Vishnu Sahasranama, and read the Purshottam Maas Katha (vrat katha).Charity: Donating items such as fruits, grains, clothes, and 33 Malpuas (a traditional sweet) to Brahmins or the needy is a highly auspicious ritual.Deep Daan: Lighting earthen lamps (દીપદાન) near water bodies or temples is believed to bring prosperity.Auspicious Ceremonies: Major life events like weddings and housewarmings are typically avoided during this month; instead, the time is strictly dedicated to personal religious vows (નિરાહાર, એકટાણા) and pilgrimages.