Pavitra Ekadashi
Major FestivalThursday, 12 August 2027 Kolkata
Pavitra Ekadashi: next dates · Kolkata
| Date | Weekday | Special name |
|---|---|---|
| 12 August 2027Next | Thursday | — |
Pavitra Ekadashi — Significance
Pushtimarg's founding day — Sri Vallabhacharya received Brahmsambandh diksha from Shrinathji on Shravana Shukla Ekadashi (V.S. 1549 / 1492 CE). Most distinctive Pushtimarg-only utsav alongside Annakut. Devotees take Pavitra (sacred thread of cotton offered to Thakurji). Same astronomical day as Putrada/Pavitropana Ekadashi in pan-Hindu calendar.
Pushtimarg's founding day — Brahmsambandh diksha by Shrinathji (1492 CE).
Pavitra Ekadashi — FAQ
- What is Pavitra Ekadashi?
- Pushtimarg's founding day — Sri Vallabhacharya received Brahmsambandh diksha from Shrinathji on Shravana Shukla Ekadashi (V.
- When is Pavitra Ekadashi 2027?
- In 2027, Pavitra Ekadashi falls on Thursday, 12 August 2027.
- What is the significance of Pavitra Ekadashi?
- Pushtimarg's founding day — Brahmsambandh diksha by Shrinathji (1492 CE).