Purushottam Bhagwan
The sacred temple of Purushottam Bhagwan, located at Sannyas Ashram in Vile Parle West, Mumbai, is opened for devotees to have darshan and perform worship on the auspicious occasion of Adhik Maas (the additional lunar month) once every three years, in accordance with a special religious tradition. Normally, the temple remains closed for two years, and during the sacred month of Adhik Maas, its doors are opened to devotees for one month.
Temple Darshan and Worship Timings
Devotees may have darshan and perform worship of Purushottam Bhagwan during the following hours:
Morning: 6:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Afternoon & Evening: 3:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Special Tradition of Offering Tulsi
A special religious tradition associated with the worship of Lord Purushottama is the offering of Tulsi
(holy basil). Devotees reverently offer Tulsi at the sacred feet of the Lord and perform worship with
devotion, seeking His divine blessings.
Devotees from India and Abroad
Devotees come to Sannyas Ashram not only from various parts of Mumbai but also from different states
of India and from abroad to have darshan and worship Lord Purushottama.
Throughout the entire month of Adhik Maas, the temple witnesses a special and exceptionally large
gathering of devotees. During this sacred period, the atmosphere of Sannyas Ashram becomes filled
with devotion, faith, and spiritual energy.
The opportunity to have darshan and worship Lord Purushottama on this sacred occasion is considered
especially auspicious and rare for devotees.
Shrimad Bhagavata Saptah Gyan Yagya
On the sacred occasion of every Purushottama Maas, a Shrimad Bhagavata Saptaha Jnana Yajna is organized with adoration and devotion under the spiritual guidance and narration of Advaita Peethadhishwar Mahamandaleshwar Acharya Shri Swami Vishveshwaranand Giri Ji Maharaj.
During this sacred organization, devotees listen to the narration of the Shrimad Bhagavata Mahapurana, the divine pastimes of Bhagwan Shri Krishna, and the spiritual teachings of Sanatana Dharma. Through this sacred experience, devotees seek inner peace, spiritual wisdom, and divine inspiration.
