


They first offer prayers to their deities to get enlightened with knowledge and wisdom. Brahmins get up before sunrise and take an early bath on the day of Gayatri Japam.Note: Sama Veda Upakarma is on August 22nd, 2020, and further details will be provided on the temple website.Image Source: Rituals during Gayatri Japam: Please complete Kamokarishi Japam at home before arriving – audio guide will be uploaded online.įor those devotees unable to attend at the temple, Please contact the temple for other arrangements (Zoom, Facetime).Please follow the instructions of the priest, and adhere to all restrictions.There will be no congregations inside the temple prior to, or after the ceremony, to allow for cleaning activities to take place.Dhravyas (Poonal, Dharba, Pavitram, Akshada, Sesame) required for the Puja will be provided by the temple.Devotees will have to bring their own Pancha Patram/Uddharani/Plate, and will have to sit at the allocated seats.

All devotees will have to wear a face mask, and maintain physical distancing/personal hygiene within the temple.Devotees will have to contact the temple office to pre-book their time slot.Tickets ($25 each) can be purchased at the temple Sankalpam will be provided for those performing the Gayatri Japam at home.Īll devotees are asked to contact the temple at 90 to pre-book your time slots. GAYATRI JAPAMĭevotees who want to participate/sponsor Gayatri Homam for First/Thala Avani Avittam, please contact the temple. There will be multiple batches, each with a restriction of 35 devotees at a time, as per below. This year, the Rig & Yajur Veda Upakarma falls on August 3rd, 2020 (Civic Day).ĭue to the current restrictions as a result of the COVID Pandemic, the temple has arranged for the following Mandatory Measures to ensure all devotees are able to participate in a safe manner: On the following day, the Gayatri Mantra is recited 1008 times. Upakarma, a Vedic ritual, is conducted once a year during Shravan/Avani month, when Brahmins ritually change their Yagnopaveetam, or sacred thread accompanied by relevant rituals such as offerings to the Rishis.
