What are samskaras?
Our ancestors turned life’s sixteen big milestones into celebrations, the samskaras. Each one comes with its ritual, its meaning and a story of a child from the scriptures.
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The ultimate life milestone party
Welcome to the ultimate “life milestone party” that existed way before social media! Our super-smart ancestors said, “Every big moment deserves a celebration!” and boom, samskaras were born.
Think of them as 16 VIP checkpoints on life’s rollercoaster, from our very first moment in the womb to the time we say, “Okay Earth, see you next season!” Along the way come stories from the Vedas and Puranas, adorable kids from Indian scriptures, and rituals that add a little sparkle to the soul.
The 16 samskaras by stage of life
- Before birth (3): Garbhadhana, Pumsavana, Seemantonnayana
- Childhood (6): Jatakarma, Namakarana, Nishkramana, Annaprashana, Chudakarana, Karnavedha
- Education (4): Vidyarambha, Upanayanam, Vedarambha, Samavartana
- The teens (1): Keshanta or Ritu Kala
- Adulthood (2): Vivaha, Antyeshti
Each samskara is a gentle hug from tradition, full of blessings. Presenting the amazing world of the Shodasha Samskaras!