Tirumala Pavithrotsavam 2025: Full Schedule, Ritual Details & Devotee Info
Tirumala Pavithrotsavam 2025 will be held from July 17–19. Learn rituals, timings, darshan, and significance of this annual sacred temple festival.
🛕 What is Tirumala Pavithrotsavam?
Pavithrotsavam is one of the most sacred annual rituals performed at Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple in Tirumala, aimed at purifying the temple premises and correcting any ritualistic lapses committed knowingly or unknowingly throughout the year.
This three-day religious event is known as a temple cleansing ritual and is often referred to as the “Festival of Purification.”
📅 Tirumala Pavithrotsavam 2025 Dates & Schedule
The Pavithrotsavam in Tirumala will be celebrated from:
| Date | Day | Event |
|---|---|---|
| 17 July 2025 | Thursday | Ankurarpanam (Seed Sowing Ritual) |
| 18 July 2025 | Friday | Pavitra Homam, Snapana Tirumanjanam |
| 19 July 2025 | Saturday | Maha Purnahuti, Pavitra Samarpana |
✨ Ritual Highlights of Pavithrotsavam
🔸 Day 1: Ankurarpanam
- A symbolic ritual of seed sowing, signifying new beginnings
- Priests chant Vedic mantras and prepare the sanctum for purification
🔸 Day 2: Pavitra Homam
- Sacred fire rituals are performed using Pavitra malas (holy garlands made of special threads)
- Snapana Tirumanjanam (Abhishekam) is done to the Utsava Murthis
🔸 Day 3: Maha Purnahuti
- Final offerings made into the Yagashala fire
- Holy threads (Pavitra Malas) are adorned to the deities as a mark of cleansing and completion
🙏 Significance of Pavithrotsavam
- Corrects ritual mistakes or omissions that occurred during the year
- Maintains spiritual sanctity of the temple
- A rare and powerful opportunity for devotees to witness Vedic traditions
👥 Who Can Participate?
TTD allows limited devotees to participate in Pavithrotsavam on payment of special tickets (available offline).
Those present in Tirumala during these dates can also witness processions and rituals outside the temple from designated areas.
🕒 Daily Ritual Timings (Expected)
| Ritual | Time |
|---|---|
| Ankurarpanam | 6:00 PM onwards (July 17) |
| Homam & Abhishekam | 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM (July 18 & 19) |
| Pavitra Samarpana | 6:00 PM onwards (Final Day) |
Note: Timings may change as per temple schedule. Confirm locally or via TTD official portal.
🎫 Is Darshan Available During Pavithrotsavam?
Yes, darshan for devotees continues as usual, but:
- There might be delays in darshan timings due to special rituals inside the sanctum
- VVIP and break darshan slots might be temporarily modified during the rituals
- Free and ₹300 Special Entry Darshan continue with adjustments
🌿 Pavitra Mala Details
The Pavitra malas used in the rituals are:
- Made of sacred thread dyed with turmeric and vermillion
- Woven by select TTD weavers and temple artisans
- Offered to the Lord with full Vedic chanting and later distributed to select donors
📌 Devotee Instructions
- Reach Vaikuntham Q Complex early if you plan darshan during these days
- Carry water and food, as waiting time may be slightly higher
- Follow all instructions by TTD staff and volunteers for smooth temple movement
