Life Cycle

In the Indian tradition, life is viewed as a series of transitions marked by sacred rites known as Samskaras. This section explores the insanely detailed rituals and customs associated with every stage of the human experience in India.

Key Areas

• Birth & Childhood: From Garbhadhana to Upanayana.
• Youth & Education: Traditional learning systems and rites of passage.
• Marriage (Vivaha): The diverse and complex wedding traditions across different regions.
• Householder Life: The duties and rituals of daily family life.
• Old Age & Renunciation: The transition towards spiritual focus.
• Death & Afterlife (Antyesti): The final rites and ancestral worship.