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Introduction In the rich tapestry of Odia Hindu culture, few rituals hold as much significance as the Upanayana (sacred thread ceremony), locally known as Paita or Brata Upanayana . This ancient Samskara marks the spiritual rebirth of a Brahmin, Kshatriya, or Vaishya boy, initiating him into formal Vedic education.

Om Bhur Bhuvaḥ Swaḥ | Tat Savitur Vareṇyaṃ | Bhargo Devasya Dhīmahi | Dhiyo Yo Naḥ Prachodayāt ||

This sacred thread is the purest, born of Prajapati. May it bestow long life, strength, and glory upon you. 2. The Gayatri Avahana (Invocation) Before chanting the Gayatri, the Guru invokes the deity of the mantra. 3. The Gayatri Japa (108 times) The initiate is asked to chant the Gayatri mantra 108 times (one mala), often with the help of a rudraksha bead counter. 4. The Surya Arghya Mantra (Offering to the Sun) Odia Text: ଉଦୁତ୍ୟଂ ଜାତବେଦସଂ ଦେବଂ ବହନ୍ତି ବେଧସଃ । ସୋତଃ ସୂର୍ୟ ଶତକିରଣ ଶତସହସ୍ର କିରଣ । ପ୍ରତ୍ୟୂଷସି ପ୍ରଭାକର ମମ୍ ରୋଗଂ ଚ ଶୋଧୟ ।।

At the heart of this ceremony lies the —often referred to colloquially as the Paita Mantra —which is whispered into the ear of the initiate by the Guru. For devotees, priests, and parents in Odisha, having access to this mantra in their native script (Odia) is crucial for correct pronunciation and ritual accuracy.

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