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Samaveda Upakarma | Sama Vedi Avani Avittam

On Samaveda Upakarma day, people of Brahmin community ritually change their Upanayana thread accompanied by Shrauta rituals. Upakarma is an ancient Vedic ritual still practiced by Hindus of Brahmin caste. In Tamil Nadu, Upakarma is known as Avani Avittam. Gayathri Japam is performed on the next day of Avani Avittam. This Festival is celebrated by […]

Rig Veda Upakarma

Rig-Veda Upakarma is a Vedic ritual still practiced by Brahmins, by which they change their Upanayana thread accompanied by Shrauta rituals. In Tamil Nadu, the Upakarma is known as Avani Avittam and the next day of Avani Avittam is known as Gayatri Japam.