Upanayan Sanskaar (यज्ञोपवीत)
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Upanayan is one of the most important Samskaras. “Upa” means ‘close’ and “Nayanam” means ‘to bring’. Upanayan means to bring closer to the Guru or Divine. Upanayan also known as the ‘sacred thread ceremony’ (जनेऊ /उपवीत / यज्ञसूत्र /…
#Longthread
Upanayan is one of the most important Samskaras. “Upa” means ‘close’ and “Nayanam” means ‘to bring’. Upanayan means to bring closer to the Guru or Divine. Upanayan also known as the ‘sacred thread ceremony’ (जनेऊ /उपवीत / यज्ञसूत्र /…
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