Hindu Rituals
Browse all rituals and ceremonies
Tulsi Puja & Parikrama
Tulsi (Holy Basil) is considered the most sacred plant in Hinduism. Daily worship of Tulsi …
Somvar Vrat (Monday Fast for Shiva)
Dedicated to Lord Shiva, Somvar Vrat is observed for peace, health, removal of obstacles, and …
Namakaran (Naming Ceremony)
Namakaran is the formal naming ceremony of a newborn, one of the 16 samskaras. The …
Shanivar Upay (Saturday Shani Practices)
Saturday practices appease Lord Shani (Saturn), reducing the malefic effects of Sade Sati, Shani Dhaiya, …
Havan / Homam (Fire Ceremony)
Havan (Homam) is a sacred fire ritual where offerings are made to Agni (fire god) …
Vidyarambham (Education Initiation)
Vidyarambham marks the beginning of formal education with blessings from Goddess Saraswati. The child writes …
Ekadashi Vrat (Vishnu Fast)
Ekadashi (11th day of lunar fortnight) is the most sacred day for Vishnu worship. Fasting …
Shankha, Bell & Incense Practices
Conch (Shankha), Bell (Ghanti), and Incense (Dhoop/Agarbatti) are essential elements of Hindu worship. Each has …
Navagraha Shanti (Planetary Peace)
Navagraha Shanti appeases all nine planetary deities to balance their influences in one's horoscope, reduce …
Shukravar Vrat (Friday Fast for Lakshmi)
Friday is dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi and Santoshi Mata. This vrat brings wealth, prosperity, marital …
Deepa/Diya Aarati (Lamp Lighting)
Lighting the lamp symbolizes dispelling darkness (ignorance) and inviting light (knowledge and divine presence). Evening …
Mundan / Chudakaran (First Haircut)
Mundan is the ceremony of shaving the child's head for the first time. It symbolizes …