Yajur Upakarma

The annual renewal of the sacred thread and recommencement of Vedic study by Yajurvedin brahmins, performed on Shravana Purnima. Known as Avani Avittam in Tamil Nadu; Rigvedins and Samavedins observe theirs on different days.

Also known as Yajur Upakarmam · Avani Avittam · Shravani Upakarma · Janivarada Hunnime