sanskarGoddess Saraswati

Vidyarambha Sanskar

विद्यारंभ संस्कार

First writing ceremony beginning formal education.

About this observance

Saraswati pujan followed by writing the first letters in rice or on a slate.

Best performed on Vasant Panchami or Vijayadashami.

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.

कर्णवेध संस्कार

Ear piercing rite for health and wisdom.