'''Sandhyavandana''' is a mandatory religious ritual performed, traditionally, by ''[[Dvija]]'' communities of [[Hindus]], particularly those initiated through the sacred thread ceremony referred to as the [[Upanayanam]] and instructed in its execution by a ''[[Guru]]'', in this case one qualified to teach Vedic ritual. The Sandhyavandanam consists of recitation from the [[Vedas]], accompanied by ritual. These rituals are performed three times a day- at morning, noon and evening. | '''Sandhyavandana''' is a mandatory religious ritual performed, traditionally, by ''[[Dvija]]'' communities of [[Hindus]], particularly those initiated through the sacred thread ceremony referred to as the [[Upanayanam]] and instructed in its execution by a ''[[Guru]]'', in this case one qualified to teach Vedic ritual. The Sandhyavandanam consists of recitation from the [[Vedas]], accompanied by ritual. These rituals are performed three times a day- at morning, noon and evening. |