{"id":17450,"date":"2026-05-20T14:24:44","date_gmt":"2026-05-20T14:24:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/saharanews.in\/2026\/05\/20\/dos-and-donts-to-follow-during-this-month\/"},"modified":"2026-05-20T14:24:44","modified_gmt":"2026-05-20T14:24:44","slug":"dos-and-donts-to-follow-during-this-month","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/saharanews.in\/?p=17450","title":{"rendered":"Do&#8217;s and don&#8217;ts to follow during this month"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"e9jwa\">\n<div class=\"vdo_embedd\">\n<div class=\"GfdvZ\">\n<section class=\"_bIDB  clearfix id-r-component leadmedia undefined undefined  E9tg9 \" style=\"top:0px\">\n<div class=\"_bIDB\" data-ua-type=\"1\" onclick=\"stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)\">\n<div class=\"ypVvZ\">\n<div class=\"WGttI\"><img src=\"https:\/\/static.toiimg.com\/thumb\/msid-131201732,imgsize-63774,width-400,height-225,resizemode-4\/image-source-freepik.jpg\" alt=\"Adhik Maas 2026: Do's and don'ts to follow during this month\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Adhik Maas is also known as Purushottam Maas. This month is one of the most sacred months according to Hindu calendar. This month is dedicated to worship Lord Vishnu. This whole month is considered highly auspicious for spiritual growth, charity, devotion and self discipline.<!-- --> This is believed to be auspicious to perform various spiritual and religious activities. Purushottam Maas started from May 17 and it will end on June 15, 2026 so one should follow some guidelines that we are going to mention below. Let&#8217;s check out the below mentioned do&#8217;s and don&#8217;ts:<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"3\"\/><\/p>\n<p><h2>Here are the following do&#8217;s and don&#8217;ts to follow during Purushottam Maas:<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p><h2>Follow Spiritual Activities<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"6\"\/>This month is extremely sacred and pious. People perform various religious and spiritual activities from lighting a diya, doing prayer, meditation and chanting mantra to reciting sacred scriptures.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"10\"\/><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"12\"\/><\/p>\n<p><h2>Observe Fast<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"14\"\/>People can observe fast on any specific day to appease Lord Vishnu. Thursday is dedicated to Lord Vishnu so one must worship him on this particular day.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"16\"\/><\/p>\n<p><h2>Chant Mantras<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"18\"\/>During this month, one must chant various Lord Vishnu, Lord Rama and Lord Krishna mantras to appease them as they bless the devotees with their desired wish fulfillments. This is going to be the powerful ritual which everyone should follow during this month.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"20\"\/><\/p>\n<p><h2>Recite any scripture<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"22\"\/>Devotees are advised to read any sacred scripture such as Ramacharitmanas and Bhagavad Gita as these scripures will help you connect with the Lord and you will be able to learn so many things through this. <span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"25\"\/><\/p>\n<p><h2>Recite Stotrams\/Kavachama<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"28\"\/>You can recite Shri Hari Stotram, Narayan Kavach and Vishnu Sahasranama because reading them can be meritorious during this Purushottam Maas. This will help you fulfill all the desired wishes.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"30\"\/><\/p>\n<p><h2>Don&#8217;t drink alcohol<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"32\"\/>As we know that Purushottam Maas is dedicated to Lord Vishnu so the whole month is considered extremely sacred and you need to stay away from alcohol.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"34\"\/><\/p>\n<p><h2>Avoid non vegetarian food<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"36\"\/>Devotees are avoid to eat non vegetarian food as this will create an obstacles if you are looking for spiritual growth. <!-- -->Pure vegetarian and sattvik food is preferred because it will make you feel calm and relaxed while following spiritual activities. <span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"40\"\/><\/p>\n<p><h2>Avoid anger and negative speech<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"42\"\/>You should avoid using negative words, jealousy, hatred and greed during this month. We all have five bad elements which we should try to improve and Purushottam Maas is the most significant month to follow this.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"44\"\/><\/p>\n<p><h2>Avoid auspicious events <\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"46\"\/>As this month is also known as Adhik Maas so organizing auspicious events such as marriage, engagement, roka, housewarming ceremony, naming ceremony, buying property, and starting new business venture should be avoided.<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/religion\/rituals-puja\/adhik-maas-2026-dos-and-donts-to-follow-during-this-month\/articleshow\/131195101.cms\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Adhik Maas is also known as Purushottam Maas. This month is one of the most sacred months according to Hindu calendar. This month is dedicated to worship Lord Vishnu. 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