Pavithrotsavam is the ritual to ward off any shortcomings in the daily poojas that is being done to Lord Balaji at the world famous Tirumala Venkateswara Tirupati Temple. In 2023, the rituals begin on August 26 and ends on August 28. Pavithrotsavam means purification festival. The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams celebrates Pavithrotsavam ritual for 3 days in Shravan month from Sravana Suddha Dasami, Ekadasi and Dwadasi. Pavithrotsavam in Tirumala 2023 August 25, 2023 - Ankurarpanam August 26, 2023 - Pavithra Prathista August 27, 2023 - Pavithra Samarpana August 28, 2023 - Poornahuti Importance of Pavithrotsavam in Tirupati Temple The significance of this ritual is that on this day the priests symbolically seek pardon from the Lord for their acts of all omissions and commissions; committed knowingly or unknowingly while performing pujas and rituals in the temple during the course of the year. In this utsavam, Pavithra garlands are adorned on Sri Venkateswara Swami, Sri V