INDIAN SANSKARS   ‘Rites that can improve the quality of life’   Indian traditions are highly enriched by various rites called sanskars. The sanskars are scientific and systematic rituals that are performed time to time to uplift the quality of life socially and spiritually. These sanskars begin pre-birth end post death.

  PUNSAVAN SANSKAR   ‘I wish to have male/female child’   (Begetting son) this sanskar is done in the second month of pregnancy. The son is deemed to take the legacy of vansha (family) forward. (Rather the scenario has widely changed in past few decades).

  Simantonnayan SANSKAR     ‘Pampering of pregnant lady…’ The sanskar is performed in the fourth month. This ritual is performed for the overall growth and development of foetus. The other sanskars literal meaning of this sanskar is simant (the line of parting hair) + Upnayan (combing hairs from sides to top). 

  Nishkraman Sanskar     ‘Baby’s day out…’   This sanskar is done when the child is taken out of home for the first time. This custom is to protect the child from evil eye. Gratitude towards all five elements -- air, water, earth, heat and is paid. This is supposed to enhance the age, physical and mental development of the child. If we compare it scientifically it is done to build up immunity of the child to fight the anti bacterial, microbial and sensitive elements.

  Garbhadhan Sanskar   ‘Beeja is the reflection of child’   This sanskar is performed from preconception to the time of conception. The Garbhadhan sanskar is done to overcome any defect in the ovum and foetus to purify the womb. According to Vedic texts, 75% of defects in a child manifest in the period from conception to first month of pregnancy. These defects can be well observed in the first seven to 8 months of pregnancy only. The inappropriate beeja is the cause of 90% of abortions or miscarriages.

  Churakaran Sanskar   ‘Holistic mundan’ This sanskar is carried out at either first or 3rd year of the birth. The sanskar is done to uplift intelligence and EQ. This lays emphasis on Shikha (tonsure). A tuff of hair over head and all other hair are removed.   

  NAAMKARAN SANSKAR   ‘Name of child by auspicious alphabet’ Experts in astrology can find out exact alphabet according to the planetary action ruled according to the birth chart of the child. The alphabet suggested and the name as well can be astrologically, numerological best suited for the child. Namkaran (christening of the child) helps in longevity of life and increasing the glory and the purpose of its usefulness in mundane transaction. This ritual is performed on the 11th day of birth. Recitations of hymns help the baby reunite with the worldly pleasures and forget the last birth.  

  Annaprashan Sanskar     ‘Treatment of the new born’   This sanskar is performed after 6 months. It is the time when semi solid diet is given to the child. The first feed is given with the hymns blessing that whatever food is fed be bracing and nourishing the body, mind and soul. And shall the digestive system easily digest the cereals also. The ritual is also a beginning for the teaching of child towards his interest features.

  JatAkarma SANSKAR     ‘Welcome arrival of the new born’ This sanskar is done post child birth. When a child is born his physical and spiritual welcome is made and revival from the hard time the soul has passed through in the womb for 9 months. It includes purification of home by herbs (disinfectants) bath of Baby (Royal Bath) panchamrit snan, scission of naval cord, feeding of milk. The purification of home by herbs and refreshing aromas keeps the atmosphere fresh and enlightened for the new born.  

  Upnayan Sanskar   ‘Janeu dharan!’ This sanskar is conducted at the 6th year when the child is ready to attain education. A sacred thread is worn by male child followed by certain rules.