Temple Darshan, Pooja and Sevas Information Infoirmation Website Sringeri Temple Upanayanam, Timings, Cost and Procedure
Timings: 4:00 am to 11:00 am
Location: Yagashala, In the temple premises
Max 4 to 5 Upanayanam will be performed in a slot.
Pooja Duration: 4 hour 30 mins to 5 hours.
When to perform Upanayanam?
It is advised to perform Upanayanam in the 5th year (beginning of the 5th year). Many used to perform Upanayanam in the 8th year, i.e., within the first 3 months after entering the 7th year. Performing Upanayanam is not advisable after the 16th year.
Sringeri Temple Upanayanam
Upanayanam will be performed on an auspicious date and time. One must reach Sringeri a day in advance to make the arrangements. It is the first step initiated for the child to learn Vedic mantras and chants. It is a new birth in the spiritual world, seeking high knowledge from the Guru. The holy thread ceremony will be performed in the Yagashala. Only parents are allowed to sit next to the child. All other relatives will be seated outside Yagashala. After the Holy Thread ceremony, the person will seek blessings from Sringeri Sharada Peetham Swamiji.