A thread ceremony, Upanayana, of Shivaji took place on May 29, 1674, and then a Vratyastoma ceremony was performed.
This passage describes two religious ceremonies that took place in connection with Shivaji's life. The first was Upanayana, a thread ceremony signifying initiation into Hinduism. The second was Vratyastoma, which is likely related to vows or rituals associated with the Hindu faith.