நாளை (28/08/2014) மத விடுப்பு உண்டு என்பதற்கான ஆதாரம் Upakarma is a highly auspicious ceremony for the Hindu Brahmin community. The Upkarma dates in 2014 are August 10. In 2014, Sama Vedi Upakarma is on August 28. It is the day the sacred thread worn by Brahmins known as ‘Yagnopavitam’ is changed. There are Brahmins who are the followers of Rig Veda, Yajur Veda and Sama Veda and they have separate dates for Upakarma. The ritual is also known as Avani Avittam in Tamil Nadu and Kerala. Yajur Vedi Upakarma is observed a day before Shravan Poornima 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 2014, the date is August 10. Rig Vedi Upakarma is observed on the day of Shravan Poornima this year. Brahmins who are the followers of Rig Veda change the sacred thread on the day. In 2014, the date is August 10. Gayatri Japam is on August 11. Sama Vedi Upakarma is observed on the day after Shravan Amavasi (No moon day in Sawan month). Brahmins who are the followers of Sama Veda change the sacred thread on the day. In 2014, the date is August 28 . 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. Students also begin the study of the Vedas on this day.
Posted on: Wed, 27 Aug 2014 05:36:58 +0000
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