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April 19th Sun, 2009 by Goswami Anandbava

Upanayan – Yagyopavit ceremony, Mumbai

Upanayan, Yagyopavit ceremony is one of the 16 sanskars starting from Garbhadhan to Vivaah according to the Hindu Sanatan Dharma. As Pushtimarg follows the Vedic tradition, even in modern times, the family of Shri Vallabhacharya -Vallabhkul is commited to preserving these holy customs.

janoi-prastav-vallabhkul-ghatkopar-09tUpanayan literally means to ‘take near’. The ceremony by which the disciple is taken to the Guru or Acharya through whom he shall be initiated by the Gayatri mantra and then receive direction to proceed on the path of acquiring knowledge is called Upanayan or the ‘sacred thread ceremony’.

This along with the ‘Vidya-arambha’ mark the beginning of receiving the sanskars related to education. This would be the simple understanding. The full explanation would exceed the scope of this article.

Chudakarna (Tonsure) for a long life, Diksha (Initiation) by the Gayatri Mantra, presenting the  Mekhala (girdle) symbolic of self control, Janoi (sacred thread) to remember ones duties, Danda (staff) symbolic of protecting the tradition, Bhiksha (asking for alms) to inculcate humility are some of the important rituals observed during the ceremony.

It is a joyous event for the family as it marks the first stage of the transition of the youth towards accepting duties. In the tradition of Shri Raghunathji’s Pancham Ghar, the Brahmasambandha and Seva of Shri Gokulchandramaji are only allowed after this sanskar has been observed.

In Pushtimarg in addition to the family, the joy spreads to the vaishnavs as it marks an important step taken by the Vallabhkul Balak towards acceptance of future responsibilities as a Guru.

The Yagyopavit prastav of Shri Girdharji (Rishibava), son of Shri Raghunathji Maharajshri (Kamvan-Ghatkopar) concluded on the 15th of this month. Vaishnavs have been asking for some news about the occasion. I thought that in addition to the photos, a few points of explanation about the sanskar would be welcome too.

The celebration of Shri Vallabh’s Utsav has started here in Bhavnagar. Katha, pravachans, manoraths, shobhayatra, prasad, quizzes, competitions…etc. Fingers crossed whether I will be able to manage writing something special for the day. But since the Badhai has already set in,

Badhais to all of you for Jagadguru Shrimad Vallabhacharya’s Utsav.

Download all the photos as a single file

  Janoi_Ghatkopar.zip (862.9 KiB, 290 hits)



24 comments to Upanayan – Yagyopavit ceremony, Mumbai

  • mukesh obviously VKD !!!!!!!!

    dada ! what to decribe ? how to write ? v were at SHARANM,

    then away ! & again in the SHARANM !NOTHING BUT !

    THE K R U P A !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • Kiran Java

    There’s a lovely article written by Lauren Podolsky titled “Jesus and Krishna: Incarnations of the Divine” where she states: “…Although the times were different, the cultures were different and the people were different, the basic message of goodness, charity, prayer, and humility comes through and is shared not only by these two (Hindu and Christian) religions, but by practically every religion in the world. So basically there is no difference of opinion – the basic principle remains the same-that is G-d or His representatives come to reclaim conditioned souls…”

    • Hmm…In a general sense – true. However, the problem arises when people, stating that since every religion shares the same ‘basic’ msg, don’t apply themselves to even one of them.
      Jack of all religions and believer of none. (…attractive title for a future post !)
      Ashirvad

  • Guess Who?

    Hi Anand,
    I dont know if you remember me at all. I am fascinated and intrigued by your blog. What happened to all the education you got as an architect and the influence of western thoughts. I wonder? Your approach of indoctrination of your cult is fascinating. What a following!! I wonder along with the Vedas if you ever read the Bible.

    • Dear friend,
      Just sent you an email trying to guess who you are. If the blog is intriguing and fascinating, so is your msg.
      My education as an architect is being put to good use as this would show.
      Wrong thoughts whether of western or eastern influence are equally bad. The only class which we didn’t attend together in the convent was ‘Morals’, that was when you went for your Bible studies. So maybe you can help me there.
      Anand.

  • Sonal Doshi

    Dandvat Pranam JJshri….
    I read your article on upnayan yagnopavit sanskar ceremony…it was really wonderful and praiseworthy article…
    for the first time i came to know about it..acoording to me this is the best medium of conveying pushtimarg shiksha to youngsters like us
    thank u
    dandvat pranam…….

  • ravi

    dandwat pranam j.j i watch janoi photograph its very nice
    from
    durban south africa

  • hemant thakur

    yagyopavit mantra is missing in this blog . please provide. Thanks

  • Ashit

    Dandvat Jaja aap mana Naav Manorath no mahtmai batav so plz

  • Foram

    Dandvat JJ nice brief explaination of yagyopavit nice pictures also expecially betijis Dandvat

  • heema foram patel

    dandvat pranam J J . glad to see yr janoi pics but y is it u r missing???????? i saw them twice thrice but couldnt trace u . both betijis pics is very sunder . please let us know yr schedule for mumbai . dandvat

  • Deepika

    Dandvat pranam jeje,
    Glad to read the article, different to what i’ve experienced uptil now in the sannidhya of shri vallabhkul.
    I could see atleast maharajshri in a photo after a long time, hope i could see you too.
    Dandvat.

  • saurabh

    JJ Dandavat,
    And Khoob Khoob Badhais For
    Jagadguru Shrimad Vallabhacharya’s Utsav.
    As I downloaded photo ceremony and just feel ceremony happenings in front of eyes.Bahooj sunder about Upanayan …
    JJ Ajna Manorath Darshan Bahooj !Adbhut !!….Chhamparanya..,Vraj Yamunaji Nikunj,Shrinathji…

  • Nirav

    Dandwat JeJe
    Glad to read and learn about the ceremony. And very lovely pics uploaded. Such anand :)
    Badhai for Shri Vallabhacharya Mahaprabhuji’s Utsav

  • Paras Devani

    Dandvat Pranam, Jai Gokul ke chand ki.

  • krupa

    Dandwat JJ,
    Jai Gokulke Chandki,

    Thanks for uploading the pics..was waiting for it. And now I finally have the latest pic of my Guruji. Question. Aapshri mentioned that initiation is done with Gayatri mantra. SO when is Brahmasambandh mantra given ? And who gave in this ceremony? Pinky JJ?

    (Aapshri’s pic is missing )

  • Goswami Anandbava

    Kripa,
    When I was posting this article, I could guess the person who would first respond to it. I was proved right :)
    All our Brahmasambandhas have been in Kamvan, sanmukh of Shri Chandbava. Who will be giving it? not sure.
    Since I was the destined one to click those photos…none of mine.
    Ashirvad.

  • Goswami Anandbava

    Paras,
    Vaishnavs esp from Ghatkopar seem to be enjoying the post, the most. Naturally.
    Ashirvad,
    Jai Gokulke Chandki.

  • Goswami Anandbava

    Nirav,
    Will be going through the photos you uploaded and will reply.
    Ashirvad

  • Goswami Anandbava

    Heema,
    A direct result of being the photographer!
    Mailed my train & flight timings.
    Ashirvad.

  • Goswami Anandbava

    Saurabhbhai,
    શ્રી ઠાકુરજી ની કૃપા છે – આપ સ્વયં અંગીકાર કરાવે છે.

    આશીર્વાદ

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