Rig Vedi Upakarma is observed a day before Shravan Purnima this year. Brahmins who are the followers of Rig Veda change the sacred thread on the day. In 2023, the date is August 29.
Yajur Vedi Upakarma is observed on Shravan Purnima day (Full moon day in Sawan month) this year. Brahmins who are the followers of Yajur Veda change the sacred thread on the day. In 2023, the date is August 30.
Legend has it that Lord Hayagriva, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu, got back the Vedas stolen by the Asuras (Demons) on the Shravan Purnima day.
Upakarma means ‘the beginning.’ After a holy dip in a sacred river or pond or Tritha, male Brahmins change the sacred thread and wear a new one. Symbolically the ritual means a new beginning.
The sacred thread Yagnopaveetham is known as Jandhyam in Telugu and Janivara in Kannada.
The Brahmins who follow the Sama Veda follow it three days after Shravan Amavasya.
The day after Upakarma, is the day for the chanting of the Gayatri Mantra.
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