Avani avittam is a festival celebrated by the Brahmins. This festival falls in the month of Sravan (August-September) on the day of Sravan –Purnima. Celebrated widely in the states of Kerala, Tamilnadu, Maharastra and Orissa it is one of the most important festival for the Hindus. This is also called Upakarmam.
The Brahmins renounce their old holy thread and wear a new one on this day. They believe that renouncing the old thread signifies the washing away of all the sins committed. A dip in the holy river is taken to wash away the sins and a new thread is worn with a prayer to provide them with strength and dignity.
This day is celebrated in the northern states of India as Raksha Bandhan or Rakhi. Here sisters tie a silken-thread-rakhi on the wrist of their brothers. The brother takes the vow to protect his sister lifelong.
Author: Shabhnam
The Brahmins renounce their old holy thread and wear a new one on this day. They believe that renouncing the old thread signifies the washing away of all the sins committed. A dip in the holy river is taken to wash away the sins and a new thread is worn with a prayer to provide them with strength and dignity.
This day is celebrated in the northern states of India as Raksha Bandhan or Rakhi. Here sisters tie a silken-thread-rakhi on the wrist of their brothers. The brother takes the vow to protect his sister lifelong.
Author: Shabhnam
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