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Hindu tradition marks life's journey with 16 Samskaras (Shodasha Samskara) — sacred rites that consecrate each major transition, from conception to the final rites. Each is ideally performed at an auspicious muhurat chosen from the panchang and the person's birth star.

The key childhood & youth rites

• Namakarana — the naming ceremony, usually on the 11th–12th day. Find the timing and the sacred birth letter with Naming Ceremony Muhurat.
• Chudakarana (Mundan) — the first sacred haircut. See auspicious dates with Baby Mundan Date.
• Upanayana (Janeu) — the sacred-thread ceremony that begins formal learning. Plan it with Janeu / Upanayana Date.
• Vivaha — marriage. Find auspicious wedding dates with Marriage Dates (Vivah Muhurat).

Why the muhurat matters

Performing a samskara under favourable planetary conditions is believed to align the individual's new beginning with supportive cosmic energy. The right nakshatra, tithi, weekday and the person's Tara Bala are all weighed — exactly what our muhurat finders calculate for you, free, before you confirm the final date with your family priest.

Sources & further reading: Sanskara — rites of passage (Wikipedia) · Namkaran ceremony (Wikipedia)