Rituals & Vratas

ಅಥರ್ವ ಉಪಾಕರ್ಮ

Atharva Upakarma

Upakarma for Atharvavedins.

Smartha

When: Shravana Purnima

Step by step

  1. Sankalpa & rishi tarpana
    1

    Sankalpa & rishi tarpana

    Sankalpa and tarpana to the Atharvana rishis.

  2. 2

    Yajnopavita dharana

    Wear the new sacred thread.

  3. 3

    Veda-arambha

    Recommence study of the Atharvaveda (Shaunaka).

  4. Gayatri Japa
    4

    Gayatri Japa

    Perform Gayatri japa.

Note: Follows the same structure with Atharvana-specific mantras.

This is a learner's outline. Exact mantras and small variations differ by shakha, sutra and family custom — please learn the full procedure from your guru or purohith.