upanayana
Noun
Meaning
upanayana (plural upanayanas)
(Hinduism) An initiation ceremony undergone by Hindu boys over the age of seven belonging to the highest three castes, marking the start of their formal education.
Noun
upanayana (plural upanayanas)
(Hinduism) An initiation ceremony undergone by Hindu boys over the age of seven belonging to the highest three castes, marking the start of their formal education.