Why Is Adhik Maas Called Purushottam Maas? The Untold Story of Lord Vishnu’s Blessing

Why is Adhik Maas called Purushottam Maas? Discover the untold story of Lord Vishnu’s divine blessing and the spiritual power of this sacred Hindu month.

The reason that Adhik Maas is considered so holy within Sanatan Dharma derives from its inspiring story about how this rejected month was given the ultimate blessing by the divine presence of Lord Vishnu and Lord Krishna.  Once called inauspicious by the world, Adhik Maas became Purushottam Maas — the holiest month dedicated entirely to devotion and spiritual growth.

What Is Adhik Maas?

In the Hindu calendar, Adhik Maas is an extra lunar month that appears approximately every 32 months to balance the difference between the lunar and solar calendars. Unlike other months, Adhik Maas has no Sankranti (the Sun’s transition into a new zodiac sign), which made many people in ancient times consider it unlucky.

Because of this belief, marriages, housewarming ceremonies, and worldly celebrations were avoided during this period. People treated the month with disrespect and ignored its spiritual importance.

But according to sacred traditions, this “forgotten” month later received the greatest blessing from Lord Vishnu Himself.

At SanatanGyan, such hidden spiritual stories reveal how divine grace can transform even rejection into glory.

The Pain of Adhik Maas

According to ancient spiritual lore, Adhik Maas became deeply sorrowful because everyone insulted and avoided it. The month felt worthless and unwanted.

In despair, Adhik Maas went crying to Lord Vaikunthnath (Lord Narayan) and said:

“Why was this month created? No one respects it. There is no Sankranti in it, so people call it inauspicious. Better to destroy it than let it suffer humiliation.”

The story of Adhik Maas illustrates an important lesson — even what society views as a rejection may have been created for a divine purpose.

The scriptures beautifully remind devotees:

ईश्वरः सर्वभूतानां हृद्देशेऽर्जुन तिष्ठति। - (Bhagavad Gita 18.61)

The Supreme Lord resides in the hearts of all beings.

This means that no creation of God is meaningless or impure.

Lord Narayan Took Adhik Maas to Goloka

Upon hearing of the suffering of Adhik Maas, Lord Narayan, out of compassion, took it by the hand and led it to Goloka (the spiritual realm of Lord Krishna).

Once at Goloka, Adhik Maas made its prayers known to Lord Krishna and sought divine justice.

Lord Krishna, known as Purushottam or “the Supreme Divine Personality,” was pleased with the humility and the pain suffered by Adhik Maas.

Then the Lord made a divine announcement that changed everything forever.

How Adhik Maas Became Purushottam Maas

Lord Krishna declared:

“From today, this month will no longer be insulted. I Myself shall become its presiding deity. This month shall be known as Purushottam Maas.”

The Lord further proclaimed that anyone who insults this sacred month would lose spiritual merit, while those who worship sincerely during this period would receive Akshaya Punya — eternal spiritual blessings.

The spiritual significance of this blessing is immense because no other month is directly ruled by Lord Krishna Himself.

The Bhagavad Gita also glorifies the Lord as Purushottam:

यस्मात्क्षरमतीतोऽहमक्षरादपि चोत्तमः।

अतोऽस्मि लोके वेदे च प्रथितः पुरुषोत्तमः॥ - (Bhagavad Gita 15.18)

Because the Supreme Lord is beyond both the perishable and imperishable, He is known in the world and the Vedas as Purushottam.

This is why Adhik Maas became Purushottam Maas — the month personally blessed by the Supreme Lord.

Why Are Marriages Avoided During Purushottam Maas?

Many people wonder why weddings and worldly ceremonies are not performed during Purushottam Maas.

The answer lies in Lord Krishna’s divine instruction.

The Lord declared that this month is meant purely for devotion, prayer, charity, fasting, and spiritual purification. Unlike other months connected to worldly activities, Purushottam Maas is dedicated entirely to remembering God.

If ordinary celebrations and business activities filled the month, people would forget its spiritual purpose.

That is why Hindu traditions encourage:

• Chanting God’s names

• Reading the Bhagavad Gita

• Listening to Bhagavat Katha

• Charity and donations

• Fasting and devotion

• Visiting temples and holy places

At Sanatan Gyan, Purushottam Maas is often described as a divine opportunity to reconnect with spirituality and inner peace.

The Akshaya Merit of Purushottam Maas

Lord Krishna also gave another extraordinary blessing to this month. He declared that every good deed performed during Purushottam Maas would give Akshaya Phal — imperishable spiritual merit.

This means the results of devotion performed in this month never go to waste.

The Padma Purana glorifies devotion to Lord Vishnu:

न दानं न तपो नेज्या न शौचं न व्रतानि च ।

प्रियतेऽमलया भक्त्या हरिरन्यद्विडम्बनम् ॥

“Neither charity, austerity, rituals, nor vows please the Lord as much as pure devotion does.”

This is why devotees consider Purushottam Maas extremely sacred.

Purushottam Maas reminds us that what the world rejects can become most sacred through God’s grace. This holy month is not inauspicious, but a divine opportunity for devotion, inner purification, and receiving Lord Vishnu’s eternal blessings.