Upakarma

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Upakarma is one of the ancient Vedic rituals practiced to date. The event is conducted once a year, around August - September and most practicing Brahmins follow it. The main activity performed in a Upakarma is the changing of the Yagnopavita or the Holy Thread.

Upakarma, in Sanskrit, means "Beginning" and historically, the day was considered auspicious for beginning the Vedic studies.

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