Upanayanam is a Vedic ritual prescribed for Brahmins, Khshatriyas and Vaishyas. It includes wearing of Yagnopavitham and learning of Gayathri mantra. The upanayanam entitles one to learn and recite vedas and perform rituals. Page 7 of 46 Yajurveda Sandhyavandanam - detailed procedure with illustrations ver 4.0.doc The term Upanayanam may also be interpreted to mean 'to create an additional eye' namely the eye of wisdom. The ritual (Samskara) that is performed to mark the initiation of the new student to his new way of life is called Upanayanam or the thread ceremony. Upanayana means to take or lead the child to a Guru. Upanayana is initiation into the Brahmacharyasrama and is the Poorvangam of student bachelor-hood. The prescribe age-limit for the Vatu is between 7 and 12 years. it is best to perform Upanayanam in the spring season around February The auspicious time, when a boy becomes matured,the thread ceremony is performed,which is also called as 'Upanayanam Samskar'.This is the time when the boy approaches his Guru,to get his further education.This is generally performed between the age of eight and twelve.The boy undergone this is called "Batoo". Samashti Upanayanam at Srimatam, Kanchipuram . Samashti Upanayanam is being organized by Sri Kanchi Kamakoti Peetam at Srimatam premises, Kanchipuram on 3 June 2010. Those interested to enroll may contact Sri Arunachalam, Srimatam office, on tel (91) 44-27222115.. Promote Any Event with Our General Invitation Card Design Templates. Our General invitation card design templates are perfect for promoting any event, whether you're inviting guests to a wedding, anniversary, or birthday party or marketing a concert, sales event, or anything else. call to Telugu pujari in bangalore @ 9008030568 for Pooja, Best Andhra Purohits for Puja, Telugu Brahmin Priest in Bangalore, Pujari in Bengaluru karnataka, telugu pandits for puja Gruhapravesham procedure Ganga puja, go puja, dwara puja, boiling of milk, ganapathi pu