Pavitra baras is a special ritual observed by Vaishnava sect of Hindus. In 2023, Pavitra Baras date is August 28. 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, 28 August 2023
Suryodayam(Sunrise) : 05:51 AM
Suryastama(Sunset) : 06:32 PM
Chandrodayam(Moonrise) : 04:36 PM
Chandrastama(Moonset) : 03:32 AM, Aug 29
Today’s Panchangam:
Tithi : Dwadashi upto 06:22 PMTrayodashi
Nakshatra : Uttara Ashadha upto 02:43 AM, Aug 29Shravana
Karana : Bava upto 08:01 AM, Balava upto 06:22 PM, Kaulava upto 04:37 AM, Aug 29, Taitila,
Yoga : Ayushmana upto 09:56 AM, Saubhagya,
Weekday : Somawara,
Paksha : Shukla Paksha
Samvat:
Shaka Samvat : 1945 Shobhakrit
Chandramasa : Shravana – Purnimanta Shravana – Amanta
Vikram Samvat : 2080 Nala
Gujarati Samvat : 2079 Aananda
Shubh Muhurat:
Abhijit : 11:46 AM to 12:37 PM
Amrit Kalam : 09:00 PM to 10:25 PM
Time to avoid:
Rahu Kalam : 07:26 AM to 09:01 AM
Yamaganda : 10:36 AM to 12:11 PM
Gulikai Kalam : 01:46 PM to 03:22 PM
Dur Muhurtam : 12:37 PM to 01:27 PM 03:09 PM to 04:00 PM
Varjyam : 12:24 PM to 01:50 PM