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Hence, to begin study of Vedas they used to start with a ritual of changing the Yagnopaveetham (Upakarma) on this day. In olden days people used to resort to study of Vedas only for a period of six months in a year starting from this day (Sravana to Pushya). Sravana/Bhadrapada months also falls during the period of Chaturmasam the sacred period to perform sacred austerities. One may get a doubt as to why it is to be observed only on this day? why not on other days?
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To commemorate this, even today, the day is observed as Upakarma by symbolically changing the sacred thread and performing certain rituals that marks the beginning of study of Vedas. One will get the eligibility to study Vedas and Upanishads only after getting properly inducted into Gayathri Manthra through a process of Upanayanam (sacred thread ceremony). In ancient days study of Vedas and Upanishads was compulsory especially for Brahmins. It is beginning of the study of Vedas and Upanishads. Upakarma in Sanskrit also means the beginning or Aarambha. In simple terms Upakarma refers to changing of sacred (Holy) thread called Yagnopaveetham on this day by the three varnas (Brahmins, Kshatriyas and Vysyas). Upa also refers to nearness or close touch with Upanishads (Vedas). Upakarma means an action performed before beginning the Vedic studies. Literally Upa means before and Karma means an action. Upakarma is a Sanskrit word (Upa + Karma). Raakhi (Raksha Bandhan) and Hayagreeva Jayanthi (Supreme Lord of knowledge and wisdom). This day also coincides with two other important events viz.
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Upakarma is referred to as Avani Avittam in Tamil, Jandhyala Punnama in Telugu, and Janivarada Habba in Kannada.
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