Pavitrotsavams at Sri Kariya Manikya Swamy Temple, Nagari, will be held on 14 November and 15 November in 2024.
Nagari Kariya Manikyaswamy Vari Pavitrotsavams 2024
Thursday, 14 November 2024 – Pavitrotsavams Ankurarpana
Friday, 15 November 2024 – Pavitra Samarpana
Sri Kariya Manikyaswami Temple (also called Sri Perumala Swami temple) is located in Nagiri, 51 km from Tirupati in Chittor district of Andhra Pradesh.
It is believed that Lord Sri Maha Vishnu killed Makara (a crocodile) and saved Gajendra (an elephant) at this place. This episode is referred to as the Gajendramoksham in the Mahabhagavatam.