Upakarma in Yoga Vidya Gurukulam

Upakarma is a Sanskrit word (Upa + Karma). Upakarma means a ritual performed before beginning the Vedic studies. Upa also refers to nearness or close touch with Upanishads (Vedas). On the day of Upakarma, Yagnopaveetham (sacred thread) is changed following the proper rituals offering prayers to rishis. Upakarma generally falls on the purnima (full moon […]