Ritual for changing of the Yajnopavitam (the Sacred Thread) — Upakarma is the ritual for changing of the Yajnopavitam (the Sacred Thread). Upakarma is performed annually at a specific time (around Aug-Sept) according to which Veda a person has been initiated to study. In our tradition, we change the thread on the full-moon day of Shravana month. This ritual should be performed whenever the thread must be changed (if it breaks, becomes dirty, or impure).
Swamiji is the founder and Pīṭhādhipati (Spiritual Director) of the Soma Matha. A matha is a monastery or a teaching center. Swamiji has deeply studied the Vedic Sciences deeply and attained a high level of mastery of Yoga, Mantra, Ayurveda, Vedic Astrology, and Vastu Shastra.
He has taught the Vedic Sciences to sincere students from all back grounds for over 20 years, and has provided counsel and spiritual services for various Temples, Churches, and other spiritual organizations across the US and India. The Soma Matha Spiritual Center was built to help spread Swamiji's teachings and blessings to a greater audience. Swamiji works tirelessly to preserve the authenticity of the Vedic Sciences, which have been revealed to the world by the ancient Sages for peace, health, prosperity, and liberation from suffering for all in the world.
