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16 Sanskar (Shodash Sanskar)16 संस्कार

16 संस्कार

All sixteen Vedic sanskars, from Garbhadhan to Vivah, performed by learned acharyas.गर्भाधान से विवाह तक सभी सोलह वैदिक संस्कार, विद्वान आचार्यों द्वारा।

  • Sanskarसंस्कार
  • 1.5 – 5 hrs
  • At Home
  • From ₹2,100

About 16 Sanskar (Shodash Sanskar)

The shodash sanskars sanctify every stage of life — Garbhadhan, Pumsavan, Simantonnayan, Jatakarma, Namkaran, Nishkraman, Annaprashan, Chudakarana (Mundan), Karnavedh, Vidyarambh, Upanayan, Vedarambh, Keshant, Samavartan, Vivah and Antyeshti. Book any one sanskar; the pandit fixes the muhurat and performs the vidhi as per your family tradition.

What's Included

  • Muhurat consultation
  • Ganesh puja & kalash sthapana
  • Sanskar-specific vidhi and mantras
  • Short havan
  • Ashirvad for the family

Benefits

  • Every life milestone sanctified
  • Family traditions respected
  • Meaning of each rite explained

Samagri note: Your pandit shares a personalised samagri list at least three days before the ceremony. Most items are available at any puja store; on request, the pandit can bring the havan kund and special items for an additional, pre-agreed cost.

16 Sanskar (Shodash Sanskar) — Step by Step

An outline of how the ceremony is conducted. Your pandit may adapt the order to your family tradition and regional practice.

  1. Arrival, setup & sankalp

    The pandit arrives about 30 minutes early, sets up the chowki facing east and takes the sankalp in the name and gotra of the yajman family, stating the purpose of the 16 Sanskar (Shodash Sanskar).

  2. Muhurat consultation

    Before the day, the pandit studies the panchang and your family details to fix an auspicious date and time, and confirms the names, gotra and purpose for the sankalp.

  3. Ganesh puja & kalash sthapana

    Lord Ganesha is invoked first so that the ceremony proceeds without obstacles, with offerings of durva, flowers, akshat and sweets.

  4. Sanskar-specific vidhi and mantras

    The pandit recites the prescribed texts with correct swara and pauses to explain their meaning so the whole family can follow along.

  5. Short havan

    Agni is consecrated in the havan kund and the family offers ghee and samagri with every mantra ending in “swaha”, concluding with the purnahuti.

  6. Ashirvad for the family

    Performed with the prescribed mantras and upacharas, with the pandit guiding the family through each action.

  7. Kshama prarthana & ashirvad

    The ceremony closes with a prayer seeking forgiveness for any unintentional error, followed by blessings for the family and guidance on what to do after the puja.

Samagri List

A typical list for planning. The final list is personalised by your pandit and sent after booking.

Puja essentials

  • Roli, kumkum, haldi & chandan
  • Akshat (unbroken rice) & kalawa (mauli)
  • Supari, paan leaves, cloves & cardamom
  • Diya, cotton wicks, desi ghee, camphor & agarbatti
  • Gangajal and a copper lota

Offerings & bhog

  • Fresh flowers and garlands
  • Five kinds of seasonal fruit & sweets
  • Dry fruits (panchmeva)
  • Coconut with husk
  • Panchamrit — milk, curd, ghee, honey & sugar

Havan items

  • Havan kund (pandit can arrange)
  • Mango or peepal samidha wood
  • Havan samagri & cow ghee
  • Jau (barley), til & gud

Special items for this puja

  • Copper or brass kalash with mango leaves
  • Durva grass and modak or laddoo
  • Chowki with a red or yellow cloth

Tip: keep a clean chowki, a mat for the family to sit on and a steady water supply ready before the pandit arrives.

Frequently Asked Questions

The ceremony usually takes 1.5 – 5 hrs. The exact time depends on your family tradition, the number of participants and any additional rituals you request. We share a timeline when confirming the booking.

This ceremony is performed in person, as the rituals require the pandit's presence at the venue. Contact us if you are outside our service areas.

It covers the pandit's dakshina for the standard vidhi: Muhurat consultation, Ganesh puja & kalash sthapana, Sanskar-specific vidhi and mantras, Short havan, Ashirvad for the family. Samagri, travel outside city limits and additional pandits are quoted separately before you confirm.

Families usually arrange the samagri using the list the pandit shares before the ceremony. If you prefer, the pandit can bring the complete samagri kit for a pre-agreed amount.

Your pandit consults the panchang along with the birth details of the family head (or the individual concerned) to recommend auspicious dates and timings.

More questions answered in our FAQ

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