Pavithrotsavam is an annual ritual in the Tirumala Venkateswara Temple, Andhra Pradesh.Pavithrotsava is derived from the combination of two words Pavithra (holy) and utsava (festival). This utsava is penitential as well as propitiatory and its main objective is to get rid of the evil that might have been caused due to omissions and commissions in the performance of various rituals throughout the year. The festival is also known as Dosha Nivaarana (error correction),Sarva Yajna Phalapradha (The One ritual that equals the holiness of rites all year long),Sarva Doshopasamana (Removal of all errors), Sarva Tushtikara, Sarvakaamapradha, Sarvalokasantida.
Reference to holy scripts
The Jayakhya Samhita explains that pavithra protects one from evil. The puranas prescribe Pavithra Aaropana (adorning the deity with pavithra - sanctified garlands of thread), as an integral part of the rituals during the worship of Lord Vishnu. The Agni Purana specifies that the first day of a lunar fortnight either in the beginning of the month of Aashada or the end of the Krithika should be chosen for performing pavithrotsava. The Garuda Purana says that this rite should be done on the 12th day of the dark or bright fortnight.
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