Avani Avittam 2023

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Upakarma dates for the year 2023.
Rig Veda Upakarma is on 29/08/23 - Tuesday.
Yajur Veda Upakarma is on 30/08/23 - Wednesday.
Sama Veda Upakarma is on 16/09/23 - Saturday.
Gayatri Japam for all Yajur, Rig, sama Vadem is on 31/08/23 - Thursday.

*Yajur Upakarma consists of 9 parts as below:

*Part 1 - Morning Samitadhanam*
*(Only for Brahmacharies)*

https://youtu.be/ohIxfuqtVxo?si=IanWTrJEtnZBJXwK
*Part 2 - Evening Samitadhanam (only for Brahmacharies)*
https://youtu.be/QomkKc28yUI?si=jFRdcXm1aNIngG0p
*Part 3 - Kamokarsheet Japam*
https://youtu.be/TZ2t6tYMyRI?si=S2CBTljT6n7-uvin
*Part 4 - Brahmayagnayam*
https://youtu.be/RRqCHB9tyu0?si=HpbCpJqsNGwUOeh9
*Part 5 - Mahasankalpam*
https://youtu.be/QNOKbCWNFlA?si=K0JFLv7CEb3SwZQm
*Part 6 - Yagnopaveetha dharanam*
https://youtu.be/Pm5-ALG6Yck?si=0-CHspFOB5rbnjOh
*Part 7 - Kandarishi Tarpanam*
https://youtu.be/igv7O0lzAD8?si=WTqxNYEbTADgvb3p
*Part 8 - Vedarambam*
https://youtu.be/0QNP0Gls2AA?si=FjQcO4ZzwwNXRUE_
*Part 9 - Gayatri Japam on 31/08/23 Thursday*
https://youtu.be/wrKWiVvwI5E?si=ft7RFabj8hyaw5mU
Aasirvadams. Happy Aavani Avittam Upakarma.
 
Avani Avittam 2023 is a significant Hindu ritual observed by Brahmin communities, marking the sacred thread-changing ceremony (Upakarma). It's a day of purification, renewal of vows, and spiritual commitment. Traditionally, devotees perform rituals, chant Vedic mantras, and seek blessings for a prosperous and righteous life. It's a time to reconnect with spiritual roots and embrace a life of discipline and devotion.
 
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Greetings from Namma Sampradaya Charitable and Education Trust

This year, the Trust is organizing Rig and Yajur Veda Upakarma 2026 and Gayatri Pratiphat (Sahasra Gayatrhi Japa Homam) 2026 on the following Days:

RIG VEDA UPAKARMA . Conducted by Patashala Rig Veda Adhyapak
26 August 2026 Wednesday Rig Veda Upakarma ( 7:30AM - 9:30AM)
7.00 AM Start is for Boys who need to do Samidhadhanam, those celebrating Thalai Avani Avittam / Prathama Upakarma /Nutana Upakarma or others requiring guidance to perform Kamokarishth Japam.
7.30 is start of Main event . Please read further for more details on program

YAJUR VEDA UPAKARMA . Conducted by Patashala Yajur Veda Adhyapak
27 August 2026 Thursday Yajur Veda Upakarma ( 7:30AM - 9:30AM)
7.00 AM Start is for Boys who need to do Samidhadhanam, those celebrating Thalai Avani Avittam / Prathama Upakarma /Nutana Upakarma or others requiring guidance to perform Kamokarishth Japam.
7.30 is start of Main event . Please read further for more details on program

GAYATRI PRATIPAT (Sahasra Gayatri Japa Homam)
28 August 2026 Friday Sahasra Gayathri Japa Homa 7.30AM Onwards

GOOGLE MAPS LOCATION

Upakarma (Avani Avittam): Nature and Purpose
Upakarma (/upaakarma/) means beginning or "Arambham", i.e. to begin the study of the Veda (Veda Adhyayanam). For example, Yajur Upakarma means to begin the study of the Yajur Veda. Those belonging to the Yajur Veda observe the Upakarma in the month of Sravana (August-September), on the day of the full moon (paurnami). Why begin study of the Vedas on this particular day? This auspicious day also happens to be the day when Lord Narayana took the avatara as Lord Hayagriva. Lord Hayagriva as we all know restored the Vedas to Brahma and also is the God of Knowledge.

The next question is: why do this every year? In the not too distant a past, Veda Adhyayanam was performed only during the period Avani to Thai (from mid-August to mid-January). Therefore, one is supposed to perform an "utsarjanam" in the month of Thai, i.e., a giving up of the learning of Vedas from Thai to Avani. Just like a Upakarma function there was a Utsarjana function in Thai. The period between January to August was then devoted to learning other branches of our shastras. Thus the cycle of Upakarma and Utsarjana with regard to Vedic studies was established. However, this method took 12 or more years to learn just one veda. Slowly this became impractical and Vedic studies continued throughout the year.

Therefore, the first thing to do before the Upakarma function is to do a praayaschitta (atonement) for having learned Vedas during the prohibited period. Specifically, one atones for not having performed the Utsarjanam in the month of Tai. That's why we begin the function by doing the "kAmo'karshIt..." japam. The purpose is declared as "adhyAya-utsarjana-akarana-prAyaScittArtham.." (to atone for not doing the utsarjana of Vedic study) and the sankalpam continues as "...ashTottara-sahasra-sankhyayA kAmo'karshIt manyur akArshIt mahA-mantra-japam karishye" (I will now do recite the great "kAmo'kArshIt" mantra 1008 times).

Main Batch starts 7.30 AM for those who wish to perform and participate in the traditional observances on this day.
Homams and others observances expected to continue on till 9.30 AM - 10.00AM

Traditional Attire is required.

WHAT TO BRING
1. Please bring your own panchapatrams, tambalam, Mat for Seating, ellu(black) and rice as required. We suggest you bring a small handkerchief/towel as well
2. Flowers and Fruits
3. Guru Sambhavanai, Rice, Dhal, Ghee, Jaggery, Betel leaves, Nuts, Fruits, Dakshina, Flowers,etc.
4. Home Made Appam for homam and Neivedhyam, Kadalai Sundal for Neivedhyam
5. Please Contribute towards Samit, Ghee and Neivedhyam towards the Homam

Homams and others activities expected to continue on till 9.30 AM - 10.00 AM

Please arrive at the venue at least 15-30 minutes before the scheduled commencement of the programme.

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PLEASE SUPPORT THE SWACCH PATASHALA PROGRAM
SWACCH PATASHALA - SWASTH PATASHALA
HELP KEEP THE PREMISES CLEAN.
PLEASE CARRY BACK ANY PLASTIC/PAPER ITEMS YOU BRING
DISPOSE UNWANTED THINGS IN YOUR HOMES.
PLEASE CLEAN UP YOUR SPACE AFTER THE UPAKARMA --> PAPER/WATER/RICE/ELLU/OLD POONAL, AND CLEANLY DISPOSE IN DUSTBINS PROVIDED
PLEASE PARK VEHICLES IN DESIGNATED AREA IN A ORDERLY MANNER.
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For those celebrating Thalai Avani Avittam / Prathama Upakarma /Nutana Upakarma,

Please call Vidwan Dr.Manjunath Bhat for any details and information.

Kindly the Note the Following :
  • Kindly perform your morning Sandhya Vandanam, before coming.
  • If it is convenient, you are requested to perform Kamo karshet Japam in the morning at home before coming.
    • The mantra for the kAmo'kArshIt japam is "kAmo'kArshIt manyur akArshIt". Most authorities end with this, and do not follow it by anything else. However, in some traditions, the mantra is "kAmo'kArshIt manyur akArshIt namo namaH".
  • Brahmachari's desirous of performing samithadanam, Kindly inform Sri. Manjunath Bhat, and come at 7.00 AM.
  • For any further guidance, please come at 7.00 AM.
The typical Program for the day would be as follows:

At home
1. Snaanam, sandhya vandhanam.
2. Samidha dhaanam only for brahmacharis.;
3. Kamokarishth japam, for all except thalai avani avittam boys.
4. Madhyannikam

At the patashaala
1. Sankalpam
2. Brahma yagyam.
3. Maha sankalpam
4. Deva-rishi tarpanam, pitru tarpanam
5. Yagnopaveetha dharanam (wearing new poonal)
6. Kaanda rishi tharpanam.
7. Upakarma homam.
8. Vedham aarambham, vedha adhyayanam.
9. Dakshina to Gurus and Getting Blessings
10. Getting blessings from elders after namaskaaram.

All observances and rituals will be guided and conducted by the teachers at the Veda Padashala.

For enquries and further details
Pls Contact Dr. श्री मंजुनाथ भट्ट
7899768717 or Sri.Sriram 98451 57112

GOOGLE MAPS LOCATION

Namma Sampradaya Charitable and Education Trust
Sri Jayendra Saraswathi Veda Mandalam
Jnana Jyothi Campus, Katriguppe Village, Neriga Post
Bangalore, 562125

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GAYATHRI PRATIPAT (Sahasra Gayathri Japa Homam)
28 August 2026 Friday
Sahasra Gayathri Japa Homa 7.30AM Onwards

On the day of Gayathri Japam.

You can Contribute Samit, Ghee and Neivedhyam towards the Homam.

For enquries and further details
Pls Contact Dr. श्री मंजुनाथ भट्ट 94802 05088
/ 7899768717 or Sri.Sriram 98451 57112

LOCATION https://goo.gl/maps/o8SFkRhiuQp
Namma Sampradaya Charitable and Education Trust
Sri Jayendra Saraswathi Veda Mandalam
Jnana Jyothi Campus, Katriguppe VIllage, Neriga Post
Bangalore, 562125
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