Upanayan Sanskar (Janeu)

About This Purohit Sewa

The Vedic sanskar of wearing the sacred thread (Yajnopavit), symbolising the start of learning. About 2.5 hours with a pandit ji. Dakshina / Service charge: Starting from ₹5,000 (pandit ji included). The cost of puja samagri may be separate; this will be clearly explained at the time of booking. What is this puja This is one of the sixteen sanskars. The boy is given the Gayatri Mantra and the sacred thread. It is regarded as the formal beginning of discipline and the study of knowledge in life. Usual samagri required • Yajnopavit (sacred thread) • Yellow or white cloth • Munj mekhala and danda • Havan kund, samidha and havan samagri • Cow ghee • Kalash, mango leaves and coconut • Roli, mauli and akshat The full samagri list will be finalised after consulting the pandit ji. Auspicious date / muhurat The muhurat for Upanayan is fixed with the pandit ji after consulting the panchang and family tradition.

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Key Benefits

Held in an auspicious muhurat, according to the boy's age and family tradition.

Performed as the beginning of learning and a disciplined life.

It is believed that this sanskar awakens self-restraint and a spirit of study in the boy.

What's Included

Experienced pandit ji (dakshina included)
Guidance on the puja vidhi (procedure)
Information on the samagri list

Process / Steps

Step 1

Sankalp is taken, followed by Ganpati and kalash puja.

Step 2

The havan fire is lit.

Step 3

The boy has a head shave and bath, depending on tradition.

Step 4

The sacred thread is worn and the Gayatri Mantra is imparted.

Step 5

As per tradition, the ritual of taking alms from the mother is observed.

Step 6

The ceremony concludes with aarti and prasad. The order may vary slightly by tradition.

Contraindications

This therapy is not recommended for people with:

Please book in advance so that a pandit ji is available on your preferred date and muhurat.

The cost of puja samagri may be separate; it will be explained clearly at the time of booking.

The exact rites and muhurat may vary by family and regional tradition; please share your tradition at the time of booking.

FAQs

It depends on family and regional tradition; you can consult the pandit ji.

Many families hold it jointly; please mention this at the time of booking.

₹5,000/-

2.5 Hours

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