In karnataka the kaniyar community has never discontinued sacred thread ceremony.it will be invaribly celebrated at the young age of the boy .
Christians do not celebrate the ceremony of the sacred thread . It is a Hindu ceremony.
Janoi is the Gujarati word for the Sacred Thread. In Hinduism, Sacred Thread (Yajñopavītam in Sanskrit) or Janoi is worn during the sacred thread ceremony (Upanayanam in Sanskrit or Yagnopavit in Gujarati). It is considered a socially and spiritually significant rite (or Samskara). And is usually performed to boys during adolescence.
The correct name for receiving the thread ceremony in Hinduism is Upanayana. It is a sacred initiation ritual where a young boy is invested with a sacred thread, marking his formal entry into student life and the beginning of his study of the Vedas.
in Hinduism, the Upavita is a Sacred Thread worn by the elite class
The sacred thread ceremony, known as "Upanayana," is typically conducted by a qualified priest or guru. This ritual is performed for young boys, particularly in Hindu families, to initiate them into the study of sacred texts and spiritual education. The ceremony involves the wearing of a sacred thread, symbolizing the individual's commitment to learning and spiritual growth. In some traditions, the father or a family elder may also perform the ceremony.
it symbolizes maturity and it is given for a boy to wear over his should from ages 5-12.
one of the festivals is the sacred thread this is were a 7-12 year old boy will have his hair shaved of this symbolises becoming a man.
The sacred thread ceremony is called the Upnayan Sanskaar.According to Sanskaarvidhi, it is celebrated in between the 8th and 16th year of age for Brahmans, between the 11th and 22nd year of age for Kshatriyas and between the 12th and 24th year of age of Vaishyas.
The sacred thread ceremony usally takes place at a religious hindu temple which is known to be called a Madir. A Madir contains expensive artefacts(statues of hindu gods) they also sing prays to give respect to god.
The Sacred Thread Ceremony, or Upanayana, is a Hindu ceremony to mark the acceptance of a student by a guru (teacher). the age at which it is performed for the student ranges from 8 to 24 years, and in some traditions there is no age limit. The Bar Mitzvah is a ceremony marking the transition to manhood of a Jewish boy at age 13.
The ceremony is called "Upanayanam". The youngster is taught during the ceremony the secret of life through Brahmopadesam (revealing the nature of Brahman, the Ultimate Reality) or the Gayatri mantra.
It depends, there is no official food for these occasions. But usually they eat any kind of sweet associated with tasty food with many varieties.