Yagnopavit Sanskar
1. The literal meaning of Yagnopavit/Upanayan/Janeu/Poita is ‘The act of leading to’. It is one of the most auspicious and widely discussed samskaras in ancient Sanskrit texts.
2. Traditionally, this ceremony marked the acceptance of a student by a guru. It varies by region and is also known as ‘Vidyarambha’.
3. Today, it is open to anyone at any age, usually between 8 and 16. In this ceremony, the child receives a three-strand sacred cotton thread symbolizing different elements depending on the region—such as Brahma, Vishnu, and Mahesh, or Parvati, Lakshmi, and Saraswati for Tamils.
4. This ceremony is very important among Brahmins and is also observed by some Kshatriya and Vaishya communities.
5. The formal entry into education through this ritual is not limited to the Vedas and Upanishads but extends to all practical aspects of education and culture.
6. The auspicious date for this puja is determined based on Nakshatras (lunar constellations).
1. An official entry to Brahmacharya Awastha.
2. A child is eligible to learn Vedas, Upanishads, and Puranas.
3. Evil deeds of the previous life are destroyed.
4. Energy gets channelized in the right direction, and a sense of moral responsibility towards humanity is achieved.
1. Highly experienced priest in your preferred language.
2. All Puja materials required for the Puja.
3. Flowers and Fruits.
4.Visarjan( recycling of Puja waste to make agarbatti, compost etc to return it back to nature in an eco-friendly way).
5.Puja will be performed as per Vedic standards.
6.On-time delivery and completion of Puja procedure.