Yagnopaveetham

The 'Yagnopaveetham' is a triple stranded sacred thread that is worn by those initiated into the Gayatri recital. The three strands represent the three sandhya rites that are to be performed when the sun rises, when the sun is at its zenith and when the sun sets. The rites are in adoration of the Hindu trinity (Trimurti): Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva. The purpose of the rites is to invoke God to bless the initiated seeker to lead a good life at all times (past, present, and future), in all planes or regions (heaven, earth and netherworld).