Here is a list of the 16 Sanskaras in Hinduism:
Garbhadhana: Conception ceremony, performed to invoke blessings for a healthy and virtuous child.
Pumsavana: Fetus protection ceremony, performed to ensure the well-being and development of the unborn child.
Simantonnayana: Hair-parting ceremony, performed during the seventh month of pregnancy to protect the fetus and promote the well-being of the mother.
Jatakarma: Birth ceremony, performed immediately after the birth of the child to welcome and introduce them to the family and the world.
Namakarana: Naming ceremony, performed to give the child an auspicious name.
Nishkramana: First outing ceremony, where the child is taken outside the home for the first time.
Annaprashana: First feeding of solid food ceremony, marking the introduction of solid food into the child's diet.
Chudakarana: Mundan or head-shaving ceremony, where the child's hair is shaved for the first time.
Karnavedha: Ear-piercing ceremony, where the child's ears are pierced.
Upanayana: Sacred thread ceremony, initiation into the study of Vedas, and the wearing of the sacred thread.
Vedarambha: Commencement of Vedic studies, initiation into the learning of the Vedas.
Samavartana: Completion of education ceremony, marking the end of the student's formal education.
Vivaha: Wedding ceremony, the sacred union of two individuals for a lifelong partnership.
Vanaprastha: Retirement ceremony, when a person begins their transition from a householder's life to a more spiritually focused and detached lifestyle.
Sannyasa: Renunciation ceremony, where an individual renounces all material possessions and attachments to lead a life solely dedicated to spiritual pursuits.
Antyeshti: Funeral rites, the final farewell ceremony performed after a person's death, including cremation or burial rituals.
These 16 Sanskaras mark significant milestones and transitions in an individual's life, from conception to death, and are considered important for their physical, mental, and spiritual well-being.
