संस्कार
The 16 Sanskar
Traditional life-stage rituals. Choose one to learn more, find a Muhurat or request a Pandit.
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NamkaranनामकरणThe naming ceremony
Annaprashanअन्नप्राशनThe first solid food
Chudakarma / Mundanचूड़ाकर्म / मुंडनThe first hair-cutting ceremony
Karnavedhaकर्णवेधThe ear-piercing ceremony
Upanayana / Janeuउपनयन / जनेऊThe sacred thread ceremony
VivahविवाहThe marriage ceremony
All 16 Sanskar
Garbhadhanaगर्भाधानPrayer and intention before conception
PumsavanaपुंसवनBlessings for healthy growth in pregnancy
Simantonnayanaसीमन्तोन्नयनCare and joy for the expecting mother
Jatakarmaजातकर्मWelcoming the newborn
NamkaranनामकरणThe naming ceremony
Nishkramanaनिष्क्रमणThe baby's first outing
Annaprashanअन्नप्राशनThe first solid food
Chudakarma / Mundanचूड़ाकर्म / मुंडनThe first hair-cutting ceremony
Karnavedhaकर्णवेधThe ear-piercing ceremony
Vidyarambhaविद्यारंभBeginning of learning
Upanayana / Janeuउपनयन / जनेऊThe sacred thread ceremony
VedarambhaवेदारंभBeginning study of the Vedas
Keshantaकेशान्तFirst shave in youth
Samavartanaसमावर्तनCompletion of studies
VivahविवाहThe marriage ceremony
Antyeshtiअंत्येष्टिFinal rites with dignity