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Mehkil | Yagnopavit | Kahmiri Pandits’ Rituals

Yagnopavit/ Mehkil is one of the most important religious rites of Hindus. The ceremony is also called Upanayana, which means to bring the pupil for initiation. In ancient times, the Upanayana ceremony was conducted for both boys and girls. It was a custom in Hindu tradition that when a child went to school (Gurukul or boarding-school in those days) to obtain education from his teacher, the…