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The Upanayana ceremony in progress in Nepal. Traditionally, this ritual was for 7, 9, and 11 year olds in South Asia, but is now practiced for all age
The Upanayana ceremony in progress in Nepal. Traditionally, this ritual was for 7, 9, and 11 year olds in South Asia, but is now practiced for all ages as seen above.
South India. A boy during his upanayana ritual. The thin, yellow yajnopavita thread runs from left shoulder to waist. Note the muñja grass girdle arou
South India. A boy during his upanayana ritual. The thin, yellow yajnopavita thread runs from left shoulder to waist. Note the muñja grass girdle around the waist. The peepal tree twig in his right hand marks his entry into the Brahmacharya stage of life.
Upanayana Samskara in progress in West Bengal, India.
Upanayana Samskara in progress in West Bengal, India.
Bratopanayan in progress in an Odia household
Bratopanayan in progress in an Odia household
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Samskaras are, in one context, the diverse rites of passage of a human being from conception to cremation, signifying milestones in an individual's jo
Samskaras are, in one context, the diverse rites of passage of a human being from conception to cremation, signifying milestones in an individual's journey of life in Hinduism. Above is annaprashana samskara celebrating a baby's first taste of solid food.
A new born's Namakarana ceremony. The grandmother is whispering the name into the baby's ear, while friends and family watch.
A new born's Namakarana ceremony. The grandmother is whispering the name into the baby's ear, while friends and family watch.
Annaprashanam is the rite of passage where the baby is fed solid food for the first time. The ritual has regional names, such as Choroonu in Kerala.
Annaprashanam is the rite of passage where the baby is fed solid food for the first time. The ritual has regional names, such as Choroonu in Kerala.
A baby's first haircut is called choulam samskara.
A baby's first haircut is called choulam samskara.