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Shiva Pavitraropan (Shiva Pavitraropanam) is a ritual observed in Shravan Month as per Hindu Calendar. In 2025, Shiva Pavitraropan date is August 7. It is mainly observed in Odisha, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka.
It falls on Shukla Paksha Trayodashi on Shravan Month. On this day, Lord Shiva is worshipped by offering Pavitra (cotton threads). Pavitra Samarpana is a ritual observed throughout Shravana Masa for each God a day.
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.