Tirupati, July 16, 2026: Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) will celebrate the annual Pavitrotsavams at Sri Kapileswara Swamy Temple in Tirupati from July 26 to July 28.
The festivities will begin with Ankurarpanam at 6:00 PM on July 25, marking the ceremonial commencement of the sacred festival.
Significance of Pavitrotsavams
According to Saiva Agama traditions, Pavitrotsavams are performed to seek divine forgiveness for any unintentional omissions or ritual lapses that may have occurred during the temple's daily worship and annual festivals.
The sacred rituals help preserve the spiritual purity, sanctity and divine atmosphere of the temple.
Festival Schedule
July 26 – Day One
- Snapana Tirumanjanam to the processional deities
- Kalasa Puja
- Homam
- Pavitra Pratishtha
July 27 – Day Two
- Granthi Pavitra Samarpana
- Yagasala Puja
- Homam
July 28 – Final Day
- Maha Poornahuti
- Kalasodvasana
- Pavitra Samarpana
At 6:00 PM, the Pancha Murtis—Sri Kapileswara Swamy, Sri Kamakshi Ammavaru, Sri Vighneswara Swamy, Sri Subrahmanya Swamy and Sri Chandikeswara Swamy—will be taken in a grand procession through the temple streets to bless devotees.
TTD has invited devotees to participate in large numbers and receive the divine blessings of the deities.
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