Annual Pavitrotsavams at Sri Govindaraja Swamy Temple – September 2025

 

Location: Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh

Festival Schedule

The sacred Pavitrotsavams, a purification ritual to absolve any lapses in daily worship, will be observed with grandeur and devotion:

Ankurarpanam (Seed Sowing Ritual):
 Date: September 2, 2025
Significance: Marks the spiritual beginning of the festival, invoking divine blessings through germination.

Main Festival Days:
September 3–5, 2025

• Day 1 – Pavitra Pratista:
  Sacred threads (Pavitras) are consecrated and installed on the deities.
• Day 2 – Pavitra Samarpana:
  The consecrated threads are offered to the deities with Vedic chants and rituals.
• Day 3 – Purnahuti:
  Culmination of the Yagam with final offerings into the sacred fire, symbolizing spiritual purification.

Ritual Highlights

Each day features Snapana Tirumanjanam, a ceremonial bath for the Utsava Murthis, using fragrant substances like sandalwood paste, turmeric, milk, and holy water. This ritual enhances the sanctity and visual splendor of the festival.

Cultural Significance

Pavitrotsavams are deeply rooted in Agama traditions, serving as a spiritual reset for the temple. They are believed to cleanse any inadvertent mistakes in daily rituals and renew the divine energy of the sanctum.

This festival also offers devotees a rare opportunity to witness intimate Vedic ceremonies, reinforcing the temple’s role as a living center of devotion and dharma.