जीवन के प्रत्येक चरण को पवित्र करने वाले वैदिक संस्कार
The 16 Sanskars are the turning points of life that frame the psychological and physical development of a human being. From conception to the final journey, these Vedic rituals ensure purity, balance, and spiritual growth.
Conception ritual for inviting a divine soul.
Performed for the physical health of the fetus.
For mental peace and cheerfulness of the mother.
Performed immediately after birth; Welcome ritual.
Naming ceremony based on astrological charts.
First outing; taking the baby to see the Sun/Temple.
First feeding of solid food (usually Kheer/Rice).
Mundan (Head Shaving) for purity and hygiene.
Ear piercing for acupuncture health benefits.
Initiation into the world of alphabets and learning.
Sacred Thread ceremony; second spiritual birth.
Beginning of formal Vedic studies.
First shaving of beard; marking entry to adulthood.
Convocation; returning home after completing studies.
Marriage; entering the Grihastha (Householder) life.
Funeral rites; the final journey of the soul.