Avani Avittam
RegionalAvani Avittam: next dates · Pune
| Date | Weekday | Special name |
|---|---|---|
| 12 September 2027Next | Sunday | — |
Avani Avittam — Significance
Annual Upakarma (renewal of the sacred thread / yajnopavita) for Rigveda brahmins. Tamil Avani (solar Simha) month with Shravana nakshatra at sunrise. Vedic students recommit to study; new sacred thread donned after ceremonial cleansing. Coincides with Thiruvonam (Onam main day) in most years — same astronomical signature, different observance.
Rigveda Upakarma — annual sacred-thread renewal for Rigvedi brahmins.
Avani Avittam — FAQ
- What is Avani Avittam?
- Annual Upakarma (renewal of the sacred thread / yajnopavita) for Rigveda brahmins.
- When is Avani Avittam 2027?
- In 2027, Avani Avittam falls on Sunday, 12 September 2027.
- What is the significance of Avani Avittam?
- Rigveda Upakarma — annual sacred-thread renewal for Rigvedi brahmins.