Shraavana Yajur/Rig Upaakarma/Lunar Eclipse 2026

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Suggested sambaavana for Upaakarma($51 per person; $151 for Prathama Upaakarma)

Payment mode – Zelle @ 240-351-4903

SCHEDULE

1. Samithaa Dhaanam (for Brahmacharis only)
2. Kaamokaarsheeth Japam (except Brahmachaaris performing Prathama Upaakarma)
3. Brahma Yagnyam
4. Mahaa Sankalpam
5. Yagnyopaveetha Dhaaranam
6. Khaandarishi Tharpanam
7. Homam (only in the Second batch)
8. Veda Aarambham
9. Aaseervadham

PREPARATIONS FOR UPAAKARMAA

1. Perform Sandhya vandanam        
2. Perform Kaamokaarsheeth Japam (sankalpam attached)
3. Perform maadhyanhikam

• Please have Pancha Pathram set & metal plate along with jnopaveetham (poonal), pavithram and dharba
• Have small quantity of rice and small quantity of black sesame seed (ellu) – for Khaandarishi Tharpanam
• Be ready and connected to zoom at least 5 minutes before the start time

SIGNIFICANCE OF THIS FUNCTION

It is believed that Lord Sri Brahma got the Upadesam of Vedas(also called Brahma Upadesam) from Sri Bhagavan on this day. We have been celebrating this function annually for generations.

SRI GAAYATHREE DEVI’S GRANDEUR

Perform Gayathri Japam on Friday, August 28, 2026. Click here for Gayathri Japa Sankalpam.

Gayathri is the name of one of the most important Vedic hymns, which is addressed to Surya who is the supreme force. Gaayathree is Lord Brahma, Gaayathree is Lord Vishnu, Gaayathree is Lord Shiva, and Gaayathree is The Vedas. Gaayathree came to be personified as a Goddess. She is shown as having five heads and is seated on a lotus. The four heads of Gaayathree represent the four Vedas (Rig, Yajur, Saama, and Atharvana) and the fifth head represents the almighty. In her ten hands, she holds all the weapons of Lord Vishnu and She is another consort of Lord Brahma, the Vedic scientist.

It is believed that by performing this function and by chanting the Gaayathree Mantra, we not only receive the blessings of Goddess Gaayathree but also remove our sins and save the world from calamities. It is also believed that by chanting the Gaayathree Mantraa, our wisdom and intellect get enlightened to reveal the true nature of the supreme lord.

HARI OM!!