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Namakarana Sanskar

नामकरण संस्कार

Naming ceremony on the eleventh or twelfth day.

About this observance

The name is chosen from the janma nakshatra and whispered in the childs ear with mantras.

The name shapes the childs destiny per Vedic belief.

जातकर्म संस्कार

Birth rite performed immediately after delivery.

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.

कर्णवेध संस्कार

Ear piercing rite for health and wisdom.

विद्यारंभ संस्कार

First writing ceremony beginning formal education.