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Rig / Yajur Upakarma
• Upakarma is a Sanskrit word (Upa + Karma). Literally Upa means before and Karma means an action.
• Upakarma means an action performed before beginning the Vedic studies. In simple terms Upakarma refers to changing of sacred (Holy) thread called Yagnopaveetham on this day.
• Upakarma is referred to as Avani Avittam in Tamil, Jandhyala Punnama in Telugu, and Janivarada Habba in Kannada.
• Upakarma or sacred thread changing ceremony will be performed by Temple priests on Sunday, August 10th at the Temple Area.
• Devotees are encouraged to come in traditional attire for this ceremony. Yagnopaveethams (sacred thread) or punal will be provided by Temple.
Date: 08/10/2014
Location: Chinmaya Maruti, 1 Union Street, Andover, MA
Time: 8:00 am onwards
Organized By: Sri Chinmaya Maruti Temple
Contact: 978-684-2646
Email: chinmayamaruthi@gmail.com
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