Annual Programs & Events
Uchita Upanayanamulu
Free Samuhika Upanayanams for underprivileged Vatuvus
About the Program
Uchita Upanayanamulu is the Sangham's sacred thread ceremony scheme — free Samuhika (mass) Upanayanams conducted at no cost to families, followed by community dining for all attendees. After a gap of 27 years the program was revived in 2024 and is now held every February at Santoshimata Temple, Syamala Nagar, Guntur.
How to participate: Contact the Secretary at 78939 61234 or brahmanaseva.ata97@gmail.com.
Program Highlights
Entirely Free
Ceremony, Purohit Dakshina, sacred materials and Annadanam — no cost to the family.
Samuhika Format
8–12 Vatuvus initiated together in one grand ceremony, with 250+ people dining.
Temple Venue
Held at Santoshimata Temple, Syamala Nagar — venue assured free by Sri Gabbita Sivaram Krishna Prasad.
Long Legacy
First conducted in 1995 for 12 Vatuvus at Gayatri Mata Mandiram; revived in 2024 after 27 years.
How It Works
- 1Contact the Secretary (Sri Pamidighantam V. Satyanarayana — 78939 61234) to register a Vatuvu.
- 2Provide the boy's name, gotram, date of birth and a recent photograph.
- 3Muhurtham, Purohit and all materials are arranged by the Sangham.
- 4Families, relatives and community members join the Annadanam after the ceremony.
Get Involved
Support Uchita Upanayanamulu
Every program runs on community support. Donate, volunteer or sponsor — every contribution strengthens the community.