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From the upanayanam ceremony of Chandan's son Sooryanarayana. This was the first time I attended a upanayanam ceremony.

Upanayanam ceremony 4. A thirsty priest :-)

Upanayanam ceremony 5. Another ritual. I do not know the underlying meaning. If you know, please post as comment

Upanayanam ceremony 3 father providing advise to son (both under the white shawl

Upanayanam ceremony 2. The priest transferring Vedas to the boy

Upanayanam ceremony 1. The nilavilakku (nila means stage, vilakku means lamp)