Pavitropana is the festival observed on Rakhi Purnima or Shravan Poornima in Gujarat. In 2025, Pavitropana date is August 9. On this day of Pavitropana, Lord Shiva is worshipped.
Pavitropana Puja – Importance of Shivling Puja on Pavitropana
On Pavitropana, Gujaratis worship Lord Shiva by performing Shivling Puja in near by temples or at home.
Abhishek to Shivling is performed on Pavitropana by large number of devotees at local temples in Gujarat. They offer Ganga jal or normal water in Shivling Abhishek.
Devotees recite prayers and Slokas of Lord Shiva to seek his blessings. There is a popular belief that worshipping Lord Shiva on Pavitropana makes one free from all sins he/ she made in entire life.