Ceremonies

Upanayanam Upanayanam, also known as the sacred thread ceremony, is a Hindu ritual performed for young boys typically aged between 8 and 12 years old. The ceremony marks the boy’s entry into the world of formal education, and it signifies the start of his journey to becoming a responsible member of society. During the ceremony,…

Seemantham Seemantham is a Hindu ritual that is performed for pregnant women in India, typically during the seventh or eighth month of pregnancy. The ritual is usually performed by the woman’s mother-in-law and is intended to bless the pregnant woman and her unborn child. During the ritual, the pregnant woman is bathed with turmeric and…

Sathabhishekam Sathabhishekam is a Hindu ritual that is performed to celebrate the completion of 84 years of age. The word “Sathabhishekam” is derived from the Sanskrit words “Satha” meaning “eighty” and “abhishekam” meaning “ceremony”. This ritual is performed once in a lifetime by a Hindu person, it’s a celebration of completing the age of 80…

Sashtiapthapoorthi Pooja Sashtiapthapoorthi is a Hindu ritual that is performed to celebrate the completion of 60 years of age. The word “Sashtiapthapoorthi” is derived from the Sanskrit words “Sashti” meaning “sixty” and “apthapoorthi” meaning “completion of the age”. This ritual is performed once in a lifetime by a Hindu person, it’s a celebration of completing…

Nichayathartham Nichayathartham is a Hindu ritual that marks the formal engagement of a bride and groom in a marriage. It is also known as “Nischayam” or “Nischitartham” and it is considered to be an important step in the pre-wedding ceremonies of a Hindu marriage. During the Nichayathartham ceremony, the bride and groom, along with their…

Marriage In Hindu culture, marriage is considered to be a sacred and lifelong bond between a man and a woman. It is seen as a union of not just two individuals but also of two families and it is believed that a successful marriage brings blessings and prosperity for both families. Hindu marriage rituals are…

Bhima Ratha Shanthi Ashanthi Bhima The relatives gather to perform Homam abhishekam and other rituals for the couple as part of the Bhima Ratha Shanthi 70th Birthday Puja. When Should Bhima Ratha Shanthi’s 70th Birthday Pooja Be Performed? When the 70th year begins or when the 69th year ends, the Bhima Ratha Shanthi must be…