Upanayan Samskara - Sacred Thread Ceremony

Upcoming Upanayan

Gayatri Japa means let my Intellect be inspired by the Divine.

It is our intellect which blocks the vast Divinity from expressing itself fully in life. So,
the prayer is, May the Divine inspire my intellect.

May the Supreme Energy manifest in my life and in my intellect.”

– GURUDEV SRI SRI RAVI SHANKAR

Upanayan is one of the most important Samskārās. “Upa” means ‘close’ and “Nayanam” means ‘to bring’. Upanayan means to bring closer to the Guru or Divine. Upanayan also known as the ‘sacred thread ceremony’ is performed to mark the commencement of formal education in the Vaidic tradition. It is an initiation process to learn the sacred Gayatri Mantra. Upanayan ceremony includes the wearing of Yajnopavitam (sacred thread) on the body.

The Gayatri mantra is one of the greatest prayers mankind has.

Upanayan is one of the most important Samskārās. “Upa” means ‘close’ and “Nayanam” means ‘to bring’. Upanayan means to bring closer to the Guru or Divine. Upanayan also known as the ‘sacred thread ceremony’ is performed to mark the commencement of formal education in the Vaidic tradition. It is an initiation process to learn the sacred Gayatri Mantra. Upanayan ceremony includes the wearing of Yajnopavitam (sacred thread) on the body.

Upanayan is one of the most important Samskārās. “Upa” means ‘close’ and “Nayanam” means ‘to bring’. Upanayan means to bring closer to the Guru or Divine. Upanayan also known as the ‘sacred thread ceremony’ is performed to mark the commencement of formal education in the Vaidic tradition. It is an initiation process to learn the sacred Gayatri Mantra. Upanayan ceremony includes the wearing of Yajnopavitam (sacred thread) on the body.

Upanayan is one of the most important Samskārās. “Upa” means ‘close’ and “Nayanam” means ‘to bring’. Upanayan means to bring closer to the Guru or Divine. Upanayan also known as the ‘sacred thread ceremony’ is performed to mark the commencement of formal education in the Vaidic tradition. It is an initiation process to learn the sacred Gayatri Mantra. Upanayan ceremony includes the wearing of Yajnopavitam (sacred thread) on the body.

Why chant 108 times?
There are nine planets and twelve constellations. When nine planets revolve around the twelve constellations, it brings 108 kinds of changes. If these changes cause any malefic effect, it can be rectified with the positive energy of the Gayatri Mantra.

Can women chant the Gayatri Mantra?
Yes. Nowhere it is mentioned that women cannot chant. It is unfortunate that somewhere in the middle ages, this freedom from women was taken away. It was a male dominated society. The men thought that if the ladies will chant Gayatri Mantra, it will make them more powerful with healing power and sankalpa shakti. Whatever they strive for, will bring success. So, the men did not permit women to learn this sacred chant to uphold their authority. The Art of Living has reinstated this back for the spiritual growth of women. Several women are enjoying the sattvic joy of Upanayan.

SIGNIFICANCE

During Upanayan, the great Gayatri Mantra is enounced to Brachmachari as it is considered as the greatest of all teachings and is hence called “Brahmopadesam”.

BRAHMOPADESAM

During Upanayan, the great Gayatri Mantra is enounced to Brachmachari as it is considered as the greatest of all teachings and is hence called “Brahmopadesam”.

WHAT IS THE SYSTEM?

During Upanayan, the great Gayatri Mantra is enounced to Brachmachari as it is considered as the greatest of all teachings and is hence called “Brahmopadesam”.

Upanayan that we conduct

We conduct upanayanam ceremonies in our Ashrams and other locations in India. Learn more details about it.

Samoohik Upanayam

Vaidic Dharama Sansthan also provides facilities to organize Upanayan ceremony for an individual so that family can exclusively enjoy the ceremony and can celebrate it as a special occasion. We help you to organize this event at your location or at ashram.

Private Upanayan

Vaidic Dharama Sansthan also provides facilities to organize Upanayan ceremony for an individual so that family can exclusively enjoy the ceremony and can celebrate it as a special occasion. We help you to organize this event at your location or at ashram.

Other State Upanayan

Vaidic Dharama Sansthan also provides facilities to organize Upanayan ceremony for an individual so that family can exclusively enjoy the ceremony and can celebrate it as a special occasion. We help you to organize this event at your location or at ashram.