Hindu sacraments (Samskaras) relevant to children
| Name | Procedure | Time when carried out |
|---|---|---|
| Grabadhana | Sacrament of impregnation | Before pregnancy |
| Punsavana | Second/third month of pregnancy | Second/third month of pregnancy |
| Simantonnayana | Fifth to eighth month of pregnancy | Fifth to eighth month of pregnancy |
| Jatakarma | At birth | At birth |
| Namakarana | Naming the baby | 10–12 days after birth |
| Nisramana | First outing of the child | Third/fourth month |
| Annaprassana | Weaning of the child | Sixth month |
| Chuda Karma | Cutting of hair | Occasionally at birth |
| Usually between first and third year | ||
| Karnavedha | Piercing of ears | Third to fifth year |
| Upanayana | Investiture of sacred thread | From eighth year, denoting the beginning of manhood |