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Avani Avittam *Yajurveda
August 30, 2023
The event celebrated by the Brahmins is called Avani Avittam *Yajurveda. The Threads are worn on the hands in the Avani ceremony and are considered the safest for protection from evil eyes. The Yajur Veda reading ceremony is performed in which it is read out. In various parts of india, it is called by multiple names. In the states of india related to the south part of india, it is called Jandhyala Purnima.
Thread changing ceremony on Avani Avittam *Yajurveda
On the day of Avani Avittam, the thread-changing ceremony is arranged in the temples in which the thread are changed that were worn last year and new colored threads are worn in the ceremony. The people of Tamil Nadu wear it to be protected from evil eyes and remain under God’s protection. After the thread-wearing ceremony, the Puja is offered to the Vishnu by considering the knowledge of God. The wore thread on this event is called Janeye in the Tamil language.
Significant points related to Avani Avittam *Yajurveda
The prayers are offered to the Rishi as he is called the God of salvation. Prayers to the ancestors are also provided for their salvation. Thanks are paid to the Rishi in his temple, and Puja is offered to him in his respect. The knowledge God named Vishnu is also worshipped in his relative temples along Brahma. It is an important festival to get the Vihsnu blessings and Rishi salvation.