Events
- Sunday 4th Sep 2016
Samaveda Upakarma
On the Samaveda Upakarma day, Brahmins ritually change their Upanayana thread along with Shrauta rituals. Upakarma is a Vedic ritual is still practiced by Brahmins. Upakarma is known as Avani Avittam in Tamil Nadu. The next day of Avani Avittam is known as Gayathiri Japam.