Pavitrotsavam Festival 2025 – Sri Kodandarama Swamy Temple, Chandragiri

 

Dates: October 12–14, 2025
Location: Sri Kodandarama Swamy Temple, Chandragiri
Preceding Ritual: Ankurarpanam on October 11 at 6 PM

Festival Significance

Pavitrotsavam is an annual temple purification ritual rooted in Vedic tradition. It addresses minor lapses or impurities that may occur during daily worship due to devotees or staff. Through sacred rites like Punyahavachanam, the temple’s sanctity is restored.

Daily Schedule

October 12 (Day 1):

• 7:00 AM – 9:00 AM: Chatushtana Archana and Pavitra Pratishtha
• Evening: Vedic rituals

October 13 (Day 2):

• 7:00 AM – 9:00 AM: Vedic rituals in the Yagashala
• 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM: Pavitra Samarpana
• Evening: Pavitra Homam

October 14 (Day 3):

• From 10:30 AM:
• Maha Poornahuti
• Kumbha Prokshanam
• Pavitra Visarjana
• Snapana Tirumanjanam
• Chakra Snanam
• 6:00 PM: Veedhi Utsavam (Temple procession)

Arjitha Seva Details

• Eligibility: Devotee couples
• Seva Fee: ₹200
• Benefits: Pavitra and Tirtha Prasadam as divine blessings