There is an Adhik Vaishakh Mahina in Gujarati calendar in 2010. This extra month is a unique feature in Hindu lunar calendars which happens mostly once in 2.5 years. Adhik Vaishak Mahina in traditional Gujarat calendar in 2010 is from April 15 to May 14. This extra month is dedicated to Lord Krishna and is also known as Purushottam Maas.The first Ekadashi occured in this month is Kamla ekadashi also known as Padmini ekadashi, is on 25th April 2010.

Suta Gosvami said, "Yudhisthira Maharaja said, '0 Janardana, what is the name of the Ekadasi that occurs during the light fortnight of the extra, leap-year month? How does one observe it properly? Please narrate this to me.'

"The Supreme Personality of Godhead, Lord Sri Krishna, replied, '0 Pandava, the meritorious Ekadasi that occurs during the light fortnight of the extra month of leap-year is called Padmini. It is very auspicious. The fortunate soul who observes it with great determination and faith will return to My personal abode. This extra-month Ekadasi is as powerful as I am in nullifying sins. Now please listen carefully as I narrate to you a fascinating account connected with this sacred day. Pulastya Muni once recited this history to Naradaji.

"'Pulastya Muni once had occasion to rescue Ravana from the prison of Kartaviryarjuna, and upon hearing of this event, Narada Muni asked his friend, "0 greatest of sages, since Ravana defeated all the demigods, including Lord Indra, how could Kartaviryarjuna defeat Ravana, who was so skilled in battle?"

"'Pulastya Muni replied, "0 great Narada, during the Treta-yuga, Kartavirya [Kartaviryarjuna's father] took birth in the Haihaya dynasty. His capital city was Mahismati, and he had one thousand queens, whom he loved very dearly. None of them, however, was able to give him the son he wanted so badly. He performed sacrifices and worshiped the demigods and forefathers, but due to the curse of some sages he was unable to beget a son-and without a son, a king cannot enjoy his kingdom, just as a hungry man can never really enjoy his senses.

" "'King Kartavirya carefully considered his plight and then decided to perform severe austerities to achieve his goal. Thus he donned a loincloth made of bark, grew matted locks, and turned over the reins of his kingdom to his ministers. One of his queens, Padmini-who was born in the Iksvaku dynasty, who was the best of all women, and who was the daughter of King Hariscandra saw the king leaving. She felt that, since she was a chaste wife, her duty was to follow in the footsteps of her beloved husband. Removing all the regal ornaments from her beautiful body and donning but one piece of cloth, she thus followed her husband into the forest.

""'At last Kartavirya reached the summit of Mount Gandha madam, where he performed severe austerities and penance for ten thousand years, meditating and praying to Lord Gadadhara, who wields a club. But still he did not get a son. Seeing her dear husband waste away to mere skin and bone, Padmini thought of a solution to the problem. She went to the chaste Anasuya. With great reverence, Padmini said, '0 great lady, my dear husband, Kartavirya, has been performing austerities for the last ten thousand years, but Lord Kesava, who alone can remove one's past sins and present difficulties, has not yet become pleased with him. 0 most fortunate one, please tell me a fast day we can observe and thus please the Supreme Lord with our devotion, so much so that He will bless me with a nice son who will later rule the world as emperor.

""'Upon hearing the words of Padmini, who was very chaste and deeply devoted to her husband, the great Anasuya replied to her in a very cheerful mood: '0 beautiful, lotus-eyed lady, usually there are twelve months in a year, but after every thirty-two months an extra month is added, and the two Ekadasis that occur during this month are called Padmini Ekadasi and Parama Ekadasi They fall on the Dvadasis of the light and dark part of the month, respectively. You should fast on these days and remain awake throughout the night. If you do so, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Hari, will bless you with a son.' " ' "0 Narada, in this way Anasuya, the daughter of the sage Kardama, explained the potency of these special Ekadasis. Hearing this, Padmini faithfully followed the instructions to fulfill her desire for a son. Padmini fasted completely, even from water, and remained awake all night, chanting the glories of God and dancing in ecstasy. Lord Kesava, thus became most pleased with her devotion and appeared before her, riding on the back of the great Garuda. The Lord said, '0 beautiful one, you have greatly pleased Me by fasting on the special Ekadasi of the extra month. Please ask Me for a benediction.'

" ' "Hearing these sublime words from the overseer of the entire universe, Padmini offered the Supreme Lord devotional prayers and asked Him for the boon her husband desired. Lord Sri Krsna was moved to reply, '0 gentle lady, I am very happy with you, for there is no month dearer to Me than this, and the Ekadasis that occur during this month are the most dear to Me of all Ekadasis. You have followed Anasuya's instructions perfectly, and therefore I shall do what will please you. You and your husband will have the son you desire.'

"'The Lord, who removes the distress of the world, then spoke to King Kartavirya: '0 king, please ask of Me any boon that will fulfill your heart's desire, for your dear wife has pleased Me greatly.'

" ' "The king was very happy to hear this. Naturally he asked for the son he had desired for so long: '0 master of the universe, 0 killer of the Madhu demon, kindly grant me a son who will never be conquered by demigods, human beings, snakes, demons, or hobgoblins, but whom only You can defeat.' The Supreme Lord immediately replied, 'So be it!' and disappeared.

" ' "The king became very pleased with his wife and returned to his palace in her company. Padmini soon became pregnant, and the mightyarmed Kartaviryarjuna appeared as her son. He was the mightiest person in all the three worlds, and thus even tenheaded Ravana could not defeat him in battle. Except for Lord Narayana, who holds a club, a disc, and other symbols in his hands, no one could overcome him. By the merit that resulted from his mother's strict and faithful observance of Padmini Ekadasi, he could defeat even the dreaded Ravana. This is not at all surprising, 0 Naradaji, for Kartaviryarjuna was the fulfillment of the benediction of the Supreme Personality of Godhead." With these words, Pulastya Muni departed.'

"The Supreme Lord, Sri Krishna, concluded, 'O sinless Yudhisthira, as you have inquired from me, I have explained to you the power of this special Ekadasi. O best of kings, whoever observes this fast will surely attain to My personal abode. And similarly, if you want all your desires fulfilled, you should do likewise.'

"Hearing these words from his beloved Kesava, Dharmaraja [Yudhisthira] became filled with joy, and when the time came he faithfully observed Padmini Ekadasi.''

Suta Gosvami concluded, "0 sage Saunaka, I have explained to you all about this meritorious Ekadasi.'' Anyone who devotedly fasts on the Ekadasis that occur during the extra, leap-year months, carefully following all the rules, becomes glorious and happily goes back to Godhead. And one who merely hears or reads about these Ekadasis will also obtain great merit and ultimately enter the abode of Lord Hari."