New Delhi, Spiritual Desk; In Sanatan Dharma, many of these facts have been recounted by sages and sages, who have a deep connection to human life. These include the 16 main rites, which are also known as samskaranyas or cultures. By the way, there is a mention of 40 rituals in Sanatan Dharma, of which 16 main rituals are called Shodash Sanskar. Whose objective is to ensure the progress of the individual, spiritual development and training in social ideals. The 16 samskaras have been going on since ancient times and are considered as the main karma of man. In 16 Samskaras, all the actions of a man from birth to death have been mentioned. Let us know the main 16 rituals of the Hindu religion.
16 main rites of Hinduism
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Garbhadhan Sanskar: This sanskar is performed between a man and a woman to have a child. Regarding this ritual, Maharishi Charak has said that in order to have a happy mind and heart, men and women should eat good food and remain positive. Similarly, Garbhdhan Sanskar should be performed to get the best child.
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Punsavan Sanskar: This Sanskar is performed after three months from conception. The main objective of this ritual is to take special care of the safety and health of the unborn child. This is because after three months, the brain of the baby growing in the mother’s womb begins to develop.
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Seemantonnayan Sanskar – In this rite, a thread is tied around the head of a pregnant woman to indicate the safety of the child.
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Jatakarma Sanskar: In this rite, ghee or honey is licked from the newborn and Veda mantras are recited. By doing this, the child is freed from many kinds of defects.
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Naming Ceremony: It is considered a very important ceremony in Sanatan Dharma. This is because after 11 days of being born the newborn is given a name, which stays with him for the rest of his life. Just as clothing enhances the beauty of the body, in the same way the name also makes life positive.
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Niskraman Sanskar: In this rite, prayers are offered to the deities for the welfare and safety of the child. During this, Havan etc are arranged. and the Veda mantras invoke gods and goddesses.
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Annaprashan Sanskar: Annaprashan Sanskar is done at 06-07 months from birth. In this ritual, food is given to the baby and after this ritual, food is started to be given to the baby.
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Chudakarma Sanskar: Chudakarma Sanskar means that shaving has special importance in sanatana culture. In this ritual, the hair on the baby’s head is cut for the first time. This ritual is performed when the child is one year old, three or five years old, or seventh year. By doing this, along with the baby’s hair, the fear of many kinds of diseases also disappears.
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Karnavedha Sanskar: The translation of Karnavedha is to pierce the ear. It is considered necessary for both the boy and the girl. Karnavedha Sanskar is performed to wear jewelry, to nullify the effect of Rahu-Ketu. It has been said in Ayurveda that by performing Karnavedha Sanskar, the hearing power increases.
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Upanayana Sanskar: This rite is mainly performed in Brahmin, Kshatriya and Vaishya varnas. During this, the children are made to use Janeu in the midst of chanting the Veda mantras. It is believed that only after the Upnayan Sanskar can the child study the Vedas by going to the Guru. There are three threads in Janeu which are considered to be the symbols of Brahma, Vishnu and Mahadev.
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Vedarambh Sanskar: Vedarambh Sanskar is very important for a person. The purpose of this sacrament is to provide the person with the knowledge of the Vedas. So that he can follow all the values of life correctly.
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Vivah Sanskar – This samskara is performed when a person becomes eligible for marriage. In this ritual, the bride and groom promise to live with the Vedic mantras for the rest of their lives. At the same time, with the blessings of parents and deities, they start a new family life. This ritual is considered very important for the spiritual and mental development of a person. Following this ritual, a person is freed from ancestral debt.
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Vanaprastha Sanskar: Vanaprastha Sanskar is performed before retirement. This ritual is mainly performed for the spiritual life to be successful.
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Sannyas Sanskar: In this sanskar, a person takes sannyas and is totally separate from the society.
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Funeral Sanskar: The other meaning of funeral rites is also the last rites. In this ritual, the corpse is dedicated to the fire and released from the land of death. Performing the last rites, a person’s soul gains peace, and the doors of salvation open for him.
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Shradh Sanskar: In Shradh Sanskar, the ancestral deity is worshiped and prayed for salvation. This ritual is performed to please the ancestors and give peace to the souls of the ancestors.
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