Article By: Holistic Life Mentor Dr. Badri Narayanan. Ph: 95000 64319.  

Avani Avittam/Upakarma is a super important Vedic ritual for Brahmin communities. It is the annual Brahmin festival of  changing their sacred thread, marking the beginning of Vedic studies. This year, Avani Avittam falls on Saturday, August 9, 2025.  It should be noted that Upakarma for different Vedas are observed on different days. 
On the day of Yajurveda Upakarma, Bhagavan Vishnu restored four sacred Vedas, stolen from the creator Brahma, after defeating the two demons Madhu and Kaitabh.
This beautiful occasion has several rites. A particular one has powerful mantras for shedding all sins and making a new beginning. It also involves the renewal of our pledges to keep our Vedic duties towards society and humanity at large.