At what age is Upanayanam done?
The ceremony is performed between the ages of 5 and 24, the wide variance reflecting the different educational requirements of the three upper classes—Brahmans (priests and teachers), Kshatriyas (warriors and rulers), and Vaishyas (merchants and tradesmen).
Can Upanayanam be done in even years?
1.27, places a maximum age limit of 24 for the Upanayana ceremony and start of formal education. However, Gautama Gryha Sutra and other ancient texts state that there is no age restriction and anyone of any age can undertake Upanayanam when they feel they initiate their formal studies of the Vedas.
What can I say instead of best wishes?
synonyms for best wishes
- compliments.
- felicitations.
- greetings.
- hail.
- give a ‘hear-hear’
- good going.
- good wishes.
- good work.
What is a good gift to give to my husband for Upanayanam?
Gifts are appropriate at a Upanayanam ceremony. It depends on age. You can gift him a watch or a book which explains how to perform sandhyavandanam (trust me, many will go in this line- I myself got 3 books on this during my upanayanam). If the person is really close to you, you can go for 1 gm gold ring.
What happens during the Upanayana ceremony?
With Chinnamasta Ma invited, the upanayana ceremony officially begins. To ensure that everything goes smoothly and without interruption, all members of the family make their way to various temples, requesting the weather gods to be on their side. This happens early in the morning, for our family at about 6:00 am.
What is Upanayanam or thread marriage?
In upanayanam, the person whose upanayanam or called thread marriage is performed is called a Brahmachari or vatu. The vatu has to seek alms or called Biksha from the members who have gathered to witness the ceremony starting with his mother.
What is Upanayana in Hinduism?
In Hinduism, these are known as samskara. One of the most poignant of these is called upanayana, which marks the beginning of the acceptance of a student by a guru and an individual’s entrance to a school in Hinduism.
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