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The Thread Ceremony (or Upanayana) is a ritual of "second life" in Hinduism. Upanayana means "sitting close by," referring to the boy's taking shelter of the guru (spiritual teacher). Traditionally, he would move away from home to the teacher's ashram, called "gurukula."
The ceremony involves shaving the head, bathing and wearing new clothes, which stands for putting down any bad karma from the previous life. The boy may also beg alms from his mother and from other relatives. There is a the placing of the sacred thread, which hangs over his left shoulder. The boy will then hear the Gayatri mantra from his priest or guru, who may give him a spiritual name to signify his "second birth". Then the priest or guru wraps the thread round the thumb of his right hand, he will chant this prayer three times daily, at dawn, noon, and dusk. The boy takes vows to study the Vedas, serve his teachers and follow certain vows, including celibacy. He often concludes the ceremony by offering the traditional dakshina (gift) to his teacher. The Thread Ceremony (or Upanayana) is a ritual of "second life" in Hinduism. Upanayana means "sitting close by," referring to the boy's taking shelter of the guru (spiritual teacher). Traditionally, he would move away from home to the teacher's ashram, called "gurukula."
The ceremony involves shaving the head, bathing and wearing new clothes, which stands for putting down any bad karma from the previous life. The boy may also beg alms from his mother and from other relatives. There is a the placing of the sacred thread, which hangs over his left shoulder. The boy will then hear the Gayatri mantra from his priest or guru, who may give him a spiritual name to signify his "second birth". Then the priest or guru wraps the thread round the thumb of his right hand, he will chant this prayer three times daily, at dawn, noon, and dusk. The boy takes vows to study the Vedas, serve his teachers and follow certain vows, including celibacy. He often concludes the ceremony by offering the traditional dakshina (gift) to his teacher.
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Christians do not celebrate the ceremony of the sacred thread . It is a Hindu ceremony.
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Gift is not necessary.
What are facts about Hindu thread ceremony?
HOPE THIS HELPS:1)This ceremony is traditionally for boys 2)It is usually taken between the ages 5 and 123)They wear a thread over their left shoulder4)The ceremony symbolises maturity5)It is like a second birth for the Hidu boys
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