rituals - What are the 16 sanskaar (Sacraments of Life) and How do you ...
19 I have been told that there are 16 sanskaar (sacraments of life) described in the great texts of Hinduism. I am aware of naamkaran (naming ceremony), janeu or yagnopavit (sacred thread), vivah …
What is the meaning of word Sanskara? - Hinduism Stack Exchange
Jan 13, 2018 · Antyesthi or Antim Sanskar (Cremation) is part of 16 Samskaras as disscussed here. When someone says " He or She is very Sanskari "; they refer behavioral traits of a person such as …
Why Karn Chhedan sanskar is required? - Hinduism Stack Exchange
Jan 9, 2018 · There are 16 sanskar in Hinduism in which 9th sanskar is Karn Chhedan. Why is it required ? I googled and found it is done for good health. Can anyone explain it logically. I don't see …
How is the Antim Sanskar of unmarried hindu Women done?
Apr 10, 2019 · What is the procedure of Antim Sanskar when a unmarried women dies? Does she dress like a bride? Who gives the agni to her pyre?
Who should do Antim Sanskar (funeral rites) of married woman?
Antim sanskar is also referred to as Antyeṣṭi (अन्त्येष्टि) is a composite Sanskrit word of antya and iṣṭi, which respectively mean "last" and "sacrifice". Together, the word means the "last sacrifice". …
What is Janeu (Upnayan Sanskar)? What is the importance of it?
Jul 26, 2014 · 1 Upnayan (Janeyu) tradition is the part of an education procedure, which provides to a child at a particular age, it is also part of upbringing of Child, it is known as Upnayan Sanskar. In it a …
practice - What is the source of Saptapadi Shlokas which are recited ...
Oct 21, 2022 · What is the source of Saptapadi Shlokas which are recited during Vivaha Sanskar? Ask Question Asked 3 years, 1 month ago Modified 3 years, 1 month ago
Odd way of doing Antim Sanskar - Hinduism Stack Exchange
Feb 3, 2018 · Recently I visited Srisailam, Andhra Pradesh, one of the 12 Jyotirlinga. On the way I found out that Hindus mostly there, instead of burning the dead body, they buried dead body in the graves. …
rituals - According to the Vedas The Antim sanskar should it be 13 days ...
May 14, 2016 · According to the Vedas or Gita does the Antim sanskar last 3 days, 13 days or one day? Is there any written instructions in any veda or the Gita?
Can I get a mundan and Janeo at 33 years of age? [closed]
Mar 9, 2016 · Yes. I do believe you can get the ceremonies done. While not having the ceremonies will not prevent you from being a good Hindu, formalising these ceremonies is a good thing. If you are …