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What is the significance of Upakarma?
Legend. Upakarma is usually held on the full moon day of the month of Sravana. The significance of this day is that Lord Vishnu took the form of a horse and restored the Veda that was stolen from Lord Brahma by the demons Madhu and Kaitabha.
What is yajurveda Upakarma?
The Yajurveda Upakarma (known as Avani Avittam in Tamil) is one of most significant days for the Brahmin community. The Yajurveda Upakarma day (known as Avani Avittam in Tamil) is the day when the Brahmin men change the sacred thread, Janeyu/ Yagnopaveetham (known as Poonal in Tamil).
What is the significance of Avani Avittam?
Significance of Avani Avittam: The festival of Avani Avittam signifies a new beginning of learning Veda. In the Hindu mythology, this day is considered very auspicious as Lord Vishnu incarnated as Lord Hayagriva, the God of knowledge, on this day. Lord Hayagriva was the one who reinstated the Vedas to Lord Brahma.
What is Thala avani Avittam?
Avani Avittam is a traditional Tamil brahmin festival practiced by men in the house. In Tamil word, Upakarma means “Arambham” – Beginning to study Veda. Difference Veda performs Avani Avittam on different days.
Why is it called Avani Avittam?
The word Avani implies the Tamil month and Avittam is one among the 27 Nakshatras. Brahmin communities in all corners of the world observe the Avani Avittam ritual with full dedication and devotion. The Yajur Vedic Brahmins begin reading Yajur Veda on this day for next six months.
What can we cook on Gayatri Japam?
The day after Aavani Avittam all the menfolk do Gayathri Japam. On this day, no rasam is made. And only mixed rice varities are made. Some of the dishes that are made on this day are as follows….Gayathri Japam
- Aama Vadai.
- Chakkarai Pongal.
- Lemon Rice.
- Coconut Rice.
- Tamarind Rice.
- Curd Rice.
What is the string that Brahmins wear?
The sacred white thread also known as Janaeu is a thin cord, donned by Brahmin boys after they reach the age of 12. Wearing the Janeu is part of their 16 Sanskaar as prescribed by Hinduism.
What is done on avani Avittam?
On the day of Avani Avittam a sacred vow or ‘Mahasankalpam’ is taken for compensation of the sins committed in the past year. Sacred mantras are chanted during this time. Brahmins get up at sunrise and take a holy dip. On Avani Avittam Brahmins wear a new sacred thread called as ‘Janeyu’ or ‘Yajnopavit’.