Pavitra baras is a special ritual observed by Vaishnava sect of Hindus. In 2021, Pavitra Baras date is August 19. It is observed on Shukla Paksha Dwadasi in Shravan Month.
On this day, Lord Sri Krishna or Vishnu is worshipped by offering Pavitra (cotton threads). It is widely observed ritual in Gujarat, some places of Maharashtra, and other North Indian states.
The similar ritual is observed in Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka as Pavitrotsavam (Pavitrotsavam is a famous ritual in Tirumala Tirupati Venkateswara Temple).
As per ancient Hindu texts, there are different bhavas of Pavitra. Kesri coloured Pavitra represents satvik bhava, white and red represents rajas bhava, green coloured is tamas bhava and sky blue is nirguna bhava.
Panchang, 19 August 2021
Suryodayam(Sunrise) : 05:52 AM
Suryastama(Sunset) : 06:57 PM
Chandrodayam(Moonrise) : 04:46 PM
Chandrastama(Moonset) : 03:12 AM, Aug 20
Today’s Panchangam:
Tithi : Dwadashi upto 10:54 PM Trayodashi
Nakshatra : Purva Ashadha upto 10:42 PM Uttara Ashadha
Yoga : Priti upto 06:18 PM Ayushman
Karana : Bava upto 11:59 AM Balava upto 10:54 PM Kaulava
Paksha : Shukla Paksha
Weekday : Guruwara
Samvat:
Shaka Samvat : 1943 Plava
Chandramasa : Shravana – Purnimanta Shravana – Amanta
Vikram Samvat : 2078 Aananda
Gujarati Samvat : 2077 Paridhavi
Shubh Muhurat:
Abhijit : 11:58 AM to 12:51 PM
Amrit Kalam : 06:11 PM to 07:42 PM
Time to avoid:
Rahu Kalam : 02:02 PM to 03:41 PM
Yamaganda : 05:52 AM to 07:30 AM
Gulikai Kalam : 09:08 AM to 10:46 AM
Dur Muhurtam : 10:14 AM to 11:06 AM 03:27 PM to 04:20 PM
Varjyam : 09:09 AM to 10:40 AM