Pavitra Gyaras is observed on the 11th day of the Shukla Paksha of Shravan month as per traditional calendar followed in North India . Pavitra Gyaras 2019 date is August 11. The ritual is mainly associated with the Vaishnava sect. The next day is observed as Pavitra Baras.
Special rituals are performed on the day in temples dedicated to Lord Krishna in Rajasthan and other parts of North India .
Pavitra Ekadasi is observed in these regions on the day.