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What are the Samskaras (Sacraments) in Hinduism?

April 26, 2017Hinduism sacraments samskaras

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What are the Samskaras (Sacraments) in Hinduism?

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There are sixteen main Sacraments (Samskaras). These range from conception to funeral ceremonies. a) Garbhadhan (Sacrament of Impregnation) b) Punsavanam (Second or third month of pregnancy) c) Simantonnayana (Between the fifth and eighth month of pregnancy) d) Jatakarma (At the time when the child is being born) e) Namakarana (Naming the child) f) Niskramana (Child is brought out of house.3rd and 4th month) g) Annaprashana (The first feeding of cereal at six months) h) Chudakarma (First time cutting of hair, 1st year or 3rd year) i) Karnavedha (Piercing the ears in the third or fifth year) j) Upanayana (Investiture of Sacred Thread) From 8th year k) Samavartana (When studies are completed) l) Vivaha Samskara (Marriage ceremony) m) Grihasthashrama (Sacraments relating to house-holders.) n) Vanprasthashrama (Renouncing the house-holder’s life) o) Sanyasashrama.