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Mundan (Chudakarana) Sanskar

मुंडन संस्कार

First hair removal ceremony for purity and growth.

About this observance

Performed at a temple or home with havan; the hair is offered to a river or deity.

Removes negative karma of past births per tradition.

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.

कर्णवेध संस्कार

Ear piercing rite for health and wisdom.

विद्यारंभ संस्कार

First writing ceremony beginning formal education.