Seva

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Upanayanam is one of the most important Samskārās. “Upa” means ‘close’ and “Nayanam” means ‘to bring’. Upanayanam means to bring closer to the Guru or Divine. Upanayanam also known as the ‘sacred thread ceremony’ is performed to mark the commencement of formal education in the Vaidic tradition. During Upanayana, The Great Gayatri Mantra is imparted to the Brachmachari as it is considered as the greatest of all upadesams and is called “Brahmopadesam”. And in Upanayanam, they usually put a thread on you and the thread is to signify that you have a responsibility towards the knowledge, towards your parents and towards society. So it signifies carrying your responsibilities on the shoulders. It is said that practice of Gayatri mantra cultivates a quiet mind, sharp intellect and increases the amount of creativity and productivity.

Prerequisites :

1. 8 years & above
2. Happiness / Part I / Yes+ / YLTP Program

Notes

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Upanayanam Guidelines

1. Orientation for the program starts one day before at 7.30 pm in ashram
2. Upanayan Program timing : 6.00 AM - 6.00 PM
3. Upanayan kit to be collected during Orientation time.
4. Kindly contact the Housing / Reception for stay at Ashram. [email protected]. 080 67262 804 / 080 67262 805
5. Kindly register for the Upanayanam program with your whatsapp number.
6. Pregnant women and women in their monthly cycle cannot participate in the Upanyanam program.
7. Women should carry a blouse to match the yellow saree which they have to wear on initiation day.
8. Collect your name tag from the Ashram Reception by showing your registration receipt.
9. All ashram Covid-19 related guidelines with respect to social distancing, wearing mask, exit, entry shall be applicable.

Kindly bring following iteams:

1. Chandan / Bhasam
2. Camphor
3. Matchbox
4. Small hand towel

Sankalpa Details

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• The following options are available. Please select the right option.

Description	Amount	Entry
Upanayanam	Rs.5000	1

Sankalpa on Behalf & Prasadam

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• Can i attend In-Person at the venue?
  • Yes ! If you have selected the options as Yes for Attending in Person during the time of payment.
  • Note : Date, Timings, Venue are subject to change.
• I could not attend personally can i still take sankalpa and register for this seva?
  Yes. Sankalpa will happen only in In-Person mode. Please be at the venue on time.
• Bangalore Ashram Pujas & Homa
  • Visit Vaidicpujas Youtube to watch the regular puja and homa that are live from Bangalore Ashram
  • For special online events the links will be updated in your respective email or you can reach out to the organiser/coordinator for more details
• Can the prasadam be sent as a courier?
  No This option is not available for this seva