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Rituals & Vratas

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Rig Upakarma

Upakarma for Rigvedins.

SmarthaMadhwaSrivaishnava

When: Shravana month, on Shravana nakshatra

Step by step

  1. Sankalpa & rishi tarpana
    1

    Sankalpa & rishi tarpana

    Sankalpa and tarpana to the Rigvedic rishis.

  2. 2

    Yajnopavita dharana

    Wear the new sacred thread with mantras.

  3. 3

    Veda-arambha

    Recommence study with the Rigveda opening (Ashvalayana).

  4. Gayatri Japa
    4

    Gayatri Japa

    Perform Gayatri japa.

Note: Held on the Shravana-nakshatra day, which may differ from the Yajur Upakarma date.

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.