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Samskaras-Hindu Rites of Passage
A note about transliteration and this website.
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Panca-samskara
Translation of an article written by Kedarnath Datta Bhaktivinoda about the Vaishnava initiation process.

The Upanayanam Ceremony
A boy's passage to manhood. (Quicktime video) This is a large download (10MB) and may not be suitable for slow connection speeds.


Hindu Funeral Rites and Ancestor Worship
Antyesti, Sraddha and Tarpana


The Hindu Wedding Ceremony
A brief summary of the Hindu wedding ceremony.


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