sanskarLord Vishnu

Karnavedha Sanskar

कर्णवेध संस्कार

Ear piercing rite for health and wisdom.

About this observance

Performed with gold needle and mantras at an auspicious muhurat.

Associated with acupressure benefits in Ayurveda.

जातकर्म संस्कार

Birth rite performed immediately after delivery.

नामकरण संस्कार

Naming ceremony on the eleventh or twelfth day.

निष्क्रमण संस्कार

First outing of the child to see the sun and temple.

अन्नप्राशन संस्कार

First solid food ceremony in the sixth month.

मुंडन संस्कार

First hair removal ceremony for purity and growth.

विद्यारंभ संस्कार

First writing ceremony beginning formal education.