Mass Thread Ceremony Held at Vaishya Kul Guru Math in Varanasi
Varanasi: A mass Upanayan Sanskar (sacred thread ceremony) for children of the Vaishya community was organized on Friday at Vaishya Kul Guru Math, located in Machhodari, Kashi, under the inspiration of Mahaswami Shri Shri Vamanashram Swami Ji Maharaj. The ceremony was conducted with Vedic chanting and the traditional ritual of Yagyopaveet (sacred thread) wearing.
The programme began during Brahma Muhurta with Vedic rituals and Ganesh Puja under the guidance of Vaishya Guru Shri Sandeep Kanekar. The main highlight of the event was the initiation of young boys into the Gayatri Mantra after adorning them with the sacred thread. The children also pledged to lead a disciplined and value-based life.
Participants in the ceremony included Tushar Keshari, Abhiraj, Kanha, Keshav Sauri, Gaurish Barnwal, Prajav, Raghav, Kartik and Arjun, among others.
Prominent members of the community present on the occasion included Ajay Keshari, Sanjay Keshari, Rajkumar Jaiswal, Manish Keshari, Paras Keshari, Muralidhar Jaiswal, Pradeep Mansinghka, Kanhaiya Jaiswal, Vinay Keshari and Sandeep Keshari.
