Rigveda Upakarma in 2024
19th August, Monday
Rigveda Upakarma
India,IN
What is Rigveda Upakarma?
On Rigveda Upakarma day, Brahmins ritually change their Upanayana thread along with Shrauta rituals. Upakarma which is a Vedic ritual is still practiced by Hindus of Brahmin caste.
Upakarma is known as Avani Avittam in Tamil Nadu. The next day of Avani Avittam is known as Gayathiri Japam.
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