Traditional Rituals
The term "Shodasakriyakal" refers to sixteen rites to be performed by all members, as structured through "Smruthi".
- Sekom (Garbhaadhaanam) : A rite to be performed just before the first sexual intercourse after marriage.
- Pumsavanom : To be performed just after conception.
- Seemantham : Performed after Pumsavanom.
- Jathakarmam : Performed just after birth.
- Naamakaranam : Naming Ceremony of the child.
- (Upa)nishkramanam (Vaathilpurappadu) : Involves taking the child out of the house for the first time.
- Choroonu : The first ceremonial intake of rice by the child.
- Choulam : The first hair-cut ceremony of the boy/ girl.
- Upanayanam : (Only for boys).
- Mahaanamneevrutham (Aanduvrutham) :
- Mahaavrutham :
- Upanishadvrutham :
- Godaanam : Rites as part of thanks-giving to the Aacharyan (priest or teacher).
- Samaavarthanam : A long ritual for the completion of the above said Vedic education.
- Marriage
- Agniadhaanam : A rite performed as an extension of Oupaasanam and introduction to Sroutha rites.
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