samskara
/sʌmˈskɑːrə
/noun Hinduism
A purificatory ceremony or rite marking a major event in one’s life.He said, ‘I have made documentaries on Hindu temples in Thailand and on Hindu wedding ceremonies, samskaras and festivals.’...
- Hindus consider children a gift from God, and the conception, development and birth of a child are sacred events, honored by a ceremony, or samskara, marking these rites of passage.
- Drawing on ancient scriptures, content includes learning the proper performance of yagnas, samskaras, puja, Vedic astrology and more.
Origin
From Sanskrit saṃskāra 'an act of making perfect, preparation'.