Upanayanam for both son and daughter in Chennai

Discussion in 'Queries on Religion & Spirituality' started by napermom, Feb 1, 2013.

Page 1 of 2
  1. Feb 1, 2013 #1
    napermom

    napermom New IL'ite

    Messages:
    2
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    1
    Gender:
    Female
    Hari Om:
    We have decided to perform upanayanam for both our older daughter and our son.

    As has been discussed in other threads, I want it to be a true commitment to a spiritual path rather than a mechanical ritual.

    They are currently regulars in Chinmaya Bala Vihar in the US. Both of them chant many sukthams, Vishnu sahasranamam, many chapters of Bhagavad geetha, etc. They both absorb all our puranas through books and TV (Upanishad Ganga is their favorite). If they continue that and practice some of what they learn there, I am happy for them.

    I know girls are getting upanayanam done in Pune, Andhra, etc. The US Chinmaya mission centers also perform mass upanayanams for boys and girls.

    However, for the sake of grandparents, I want to have a simple function in Chennai (just at home with close family only). I need a Sastrigal in Chennai who will support us and communicate the true meaning to the children as well.

    Can somebody in this forum help, please?
    Thanks.
     
    napermom, Feb 1, 2013
    napermom, Feb 1, 2013
    #1
    Loading...

    Similar Threads
    1. jayasala42

      Running Commentary On Upanayanam

      jayasala42, Sep 25, 2019, in forum: Posts in Regional Languages
      Replies:
      2
      Views:
      688
      jayasala42
      Sep 28, 2019
    2. jayasala42

      Running Commentary On Upanayanam

      jayasala42, Sep 25, 2019, in forum: Interesting Shares
      Replies:
      0
      Views:
      492
      jayasala42
      Sep 25, 2019
    3. skalluri

      Upanayanam Planning In Usa - Pelase Advise

      skalluri, Apr 20, 2018, in forum: General Discussions - USA & Canada
      Replies:
      2
      Views:
      3,045
      skalluri
      Apr 27, 2018
  2. Feb 2, 2013 #2
    lathaviswa

    lathaviswa IL Hall of Fame

    Messages:
    5,450
    Likes Received:
    2,002
    Trophy Points:
    340
    Gender:
    Female
    Hi,

    Upanayanam for daughter ???????Never heard this before.

    Sorry for misleading
     
    lathaviswa, Feb 2, 2013
    lathaviswa, Feb 2, 2013
    #2
    1 person likes this.
  3. Feb 2, 2013 #3
    hrastro

    hrastro Platinum IL'ite

    Messages:
    1,548
    Likes Received:
    3,582
    Trophy Points:
    283
    Gender:
    Female
    Lathaviswa, In the vedic days even girls used to get initiated in brahmacharya !! Even Veda vyasa's wife was an expert in certain parts of the atharva veda... So nothing wrong...

    Napermom, I'm glad to hear about your decision.... I dont know any sastrigal in Chennai, but I just wanted to comment on how happy I felt reading about your Chinmaya activities and your children's proficiency and interest in the vedas and upanishads.

    HR
     
    hrastro, Feb 2, 2013
    hrastro, Feb 2, 2013
    #3
  4. Feb 3, 2013 #4
    swamy24598

    swamy24598 New IL'ite

    Messages:
    1,389
    Likes Received:
    377
    Trophy Points:
    0
    Gender:
    Male
    GOD bless both your children :)
    Regards
     
    swamy24598, Feb 3, 2013
    swamy24598, Feb 3, 2013
    #4
  5. Feb 3, 2013 #5
    plantscantalk

    plantscantalk Gold IL'ite

    Messages:
    248
    Likes Received:
    332
    Trophy Points:
    123
    Gender:
    Male
    Napermom, i don't have an answer to your question but want to congratulate you for performing the upanayanam for your daughter as well as your son. i didn't know the upanayanam for girls is in vogue in the 21st century, and more so in India, though i'd had heard about the women wearing yajnopavitams during the Vedic times. I'm extremely happy to read this.

    Hope some Chennaite will help you with contact details of the shastri-s.
     
    plantscantalk, Feb 3, 2013
    plantscantalk, Feb 3, 2013
    #5
  6. Feb 3, 2013 #6
    bhucat

    bhucat Platinum IL'ite

    Messages:
    1,870
    Likes Received:
    2,572
    Trophy Points:
    283
    Gender:
    Female
    Can you pls tell the area so that it will be easy for the search of sastrigal in and around those areas.
     
    bhucat, Feb 3, 2013
    bhucat, Feb 3, 2013
    #6
  7. Feb 3, 2013 #7
    swamy24598

    swamy24598 New IL'ite

    Messages:
    1,389
    Likes Received:
    377
    Trophy Points:
    0
    Gender:
    Male
    Better you can contact Sastrigals available in West Mambalam Area in Ayodhya Mandapam...
    They can guide you the vedic rituals and procedures for conducting in Traditional manner :)
    Hope this helps
     
    swamy24598, Feb 3, 2013
    swamy24598, Feb 3, 2013
    #7
  8. Feb 5, 2013 #8
    napermom

    napermom New IL'ite

    Messages:
    2
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    1
    Gender:
    Female
    Thanks all for your supporting words. I have a lot of work to do to convince even my own parents and in-laws :) However, like one friend said, when the first girl in a town or village went to school or college during the Independence time, they probably faced the same protests.

    As some of you pointed out, yagnopavitam was done for all people (including women and other castes too). I see it as a commitment to follow Hindu dharma and give priority to spiritual path. (Fyi - though we come from a Brahmin family, even their grandfather doesn't do sandhya vandhanam, etc, so I don't expect them to!)

    Bhucat, we are based in Mylapore and West Mambalam. Do you know of vadhyars who have a open mind?

    I am in the US, so not able to meet local vadhyars and in this situation, not able to get help from family.
     
    napermom, Feb 5, 2013
    napermom, Feb 5, 2013
    #8
  9. Jan 13, 2015 #9
    hpasu

    hpasu New IL'ite

    Messages:
    2
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    1
    Gender:
    Male
    Sandhya vandanam is what gives power to Sacred thread. If there is no expectation that the concerned will do sandhyavandam nor even a hope that they will do, then why this ellaborate reformist exercise. It will be difficult to convince a vadhyar in chennai to perform this.
     
    hpasu, Jan 13, 2015
    hpasu, Jan 13, 2015
    #9
  10. Feb 28, 2015 #10
    pk202

    pk202 New IL'ite

    Messages:
    1
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    1
    Gender:
    Female
    Hi napermom, I am in the same predicament, since I am trying to conduct an Upanayanam in Chennai for my daughter. We are from the US, but we want our family in Mylapore to witness the celebration of my daughter's next steps in her spiritual journey.

    Did you have any luck finding a priest for the ceremony? Would you be willing to share a bit with me regarding your experience?

    I, unfortunately, do not have the ability to PM you directly, but feel free to PM me if you are able to!

    Thanks,
    Pk

     
    pk202, Feb 28, 2015
    pk202, Feb 28, 2015
    #10
Page 1 of 2

Share This Page