PONOOL VAISHNAVA 10 (JANEU)

                                                                                  PONOOL VAISHNAVA

• Poonool (also spelled Poonul) is a sacred cotton thread worn over the left shoulder and under the right arm by Hindu men.
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• The Sri Vaishnava (Iyengar) tradition has specific rules for this thread. It represents spiritual growth, purity, and a lifelong commitment to Vedic studies and religious duties.
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• The term "Poonool" means "flower-like thread" or simply "holy thread". In Sanskrit, it is called Yagnopaveetham.
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• Sri Vaishnavas wear a poonool with two knots (unlike other traditions that use three). These knots are called the Brahma Granthi or Brahma Mudi.
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• The three primary Vedas (Rig, Yajur, and Sama).