Top 11 Sevas to Perform During Purushottam Month | 2026

By ISKCON Bengaluru Sun, 24 May, 2026

Top 11 Sevas to Perform During Purushottam Month

Purushottam Month is considered one of the most sacred months in Vedic culture. Devotees use this special time to increase devotion, perform seva, and remember Lord Krishna more deeply.

Here are 11 simple and powerful sevas you can do during this holy month.

1. Chant Hare Krishna Daily

Spend extra time chanting the Hare Krishna Mahamantra with devotion and focus.

Hare Krishna Hare Krishna
Krishna Krishna Hare Hare
Hare Rama Hare Rama
Rama Rama Hare Hare

2. Read Bhagavad Gita

Reading even one chapter daily from the Bhagavad Gita helps purify the mind and gives spiritual knowledge.

3. Offer Lamps to Krishna

Offering a ghee lamp in the morning or evening is considered very auspicious during this month.

4. Donate Food or Clothes

Helping needy people with food, clothes, or essentials is an important seva that develops compassion and gratitude.

5. Visit Temple Regularly

Spend more time in temple association, kirtans, and hearing spiritual classes.

6. Help in Temple Seva

You can help with cleaning, decoration, cooking, serving prasadam, or organizing programs.

7. Avoid Negative Habits

Try to reduce anger, gossip, laziness, and unnecessary screen time during this sacred month.

8. Cook and Offer Prasadam

Prepare simple vegetarian food with devotion and offer it to Lord Krishna before eating.

9. Listen to Krishna Kathas

Hearing stories of Lord Krishna increases devotion and brings peace to the heart.

10. Practice Extra Humility and Kindness

Speaking softly, respecting others, and helping people are also beautiful forms of seva.

11. Share Spiritual Knowledge

Share devotional quotes, Bhagavad Gita teachings, or spiritual blogs with friends and family.

Conclusion

Purushottam Month is a special opportunity to improve our spiritual life through simple devotional activities. Even small sincere efforts made during this month are believed to bring great spiritual benefit and mercy from Lord Krishna.