![]() ![]() ![]() Samaveda Upakarma: Should be done on hasta nakshatra on Bhadrapada Shukla paksha.But not in Uttara Ashadha if present during sunrise. Rigveda Upakarma: Should be done on the day in Shraavana where Shravana is the star and spans at least from sunrise to midday.Avani is the name of the Tamil month and Avittam is one of the 27 nakshatras or stars. On the day of Avani Avittam, the sacred thread worn is changed and it is usually a community observance and takes place on the banks of a pond or river. In other parts of South India, the observance is known as Upakarma. On the next day, Gayathri Japam is observed. The day is of great significance to Rig, Yajur, Sama Vedic Brahmins. Avani Avittam is an important ritual associated with the Brahmin community in the world.
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