Pavitrotsavam 2025 at Srinivasa Mangapuram: A Sacred Ritual of Purification and Grace

 

Annual Pavitrotsavams: October 17–19, 2025

Spiritual Significance of Pavitrotsavams

Pavitrotsavam, a sacred Vedic ritual prescribed in the Agamas, is observed annually to atone for any inadvertent lapses in daily, weekly, monthly, or annual temple rituals. Even celestial beings are said to falter in perfect ritual execution—how much more so humans. This powerful purification rite:

  • Cleanses ritual imperfections and doshas (impurities)
  • Bestows the fruits of Yajnas and divine grace
  • Sanctifies the mind, body, and deeds of devotees
  • Is revered as one of the most potent remedial observances in temple tradition

Ankurarpanam – October 16, 2025 (Thursday)

The festival begins with Ankurarpanam, the seed-sowing ritual symbolizing spiritual germination:

  • 9:00 AMAcharya Ritwik Varanam, Punyahavachanam, Mrutsangrahanam, Senadhipathi Utsavam
  • 6:00 PMAnkurarpanam

Main Pavitrotsavam Schedule

DateTimeEvent
Oct 17 (Friday)MorningVedic rituals at Yagasala
Oct 17 (Friday)11 AM–12 NoonSnapana Tirumanjanam
Oct 17 (Friday)5:00 PMVeedhi Utsavam
Oct 17 (Friday)6:30 PMPavitra Pratishtha
Oct 18 (Saturday)11 AM–12 NoonSnapana Tirumanjanam
Oct 18 (Saturday)12 NoonPavitra Samarpana
Oct 18 (Saturday)5:00 PMVeedhi Utsavam
Oct 19 (Sunday)11 AM–12 NoonSnapana Tirumanjanam
Oct 19 (Sunday)5:00 PMVeedhi Utsavam
Oct 19 (Sunday)7:00 PMPoornahuti & conclusion of rituals

Participation Details

  • Fee: ₹516 per day (for 2 persons)
  • Inclusions: Pavitra Mala, Uttariyam, blouse piece, and prasadam of Sri Kalyana Venkateswara Swamy

Seva Cancellations

  • Tiruppavada Seva – Cancelled on October 16
  • Nitya Kalyanotsavam – Cancelled from October 17 to 19

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