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Rituals & Vratas

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Yajur Upakarma

Annual renewal of the sacred thread and the study of the Veda — Krishna Yajurvedins.

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When: Shravana Purnima (Aug)

Step by step

  1. Sankalpa & Kaandarshi Tarpana
    1

    Sankalpa & Kaandarshi Tarpana

    Begin with sankalpa and offer tarpana to the rishis of the veda (Kaandarshi tarpana).

  2. 2

    Mahasankalpa & prayaschitta

    Perform the mahasankalpa and prayaschitta for lapses in the year's observance.

  3. 3

    Yajnopavita dharana

    Wear the new yajnopavita (sacred thread) with the prescribed mantras; discard the old thread after.

  4. 4

    Veda-arambha (Upakarma)

    Recommence Vedic study by reciting the opening of one's shakha.

  5. Gayatri Japa
    5

    Gayatri Japa

    Perform a large Gayatri japa (often 1008) on this day.

Note: Utsarjana (formal pause of study) is done later. Rigvedins and Samavedins observe Upakarma on different days (see below).

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.