3. **Rites of Passage**: In many Indian cultures, especiall…

3. **Rites of Passage**: In many Indian cultures, especially in Hinduism, samskaras also refer to significant life cycle ceremonies or rites of passage. There are traditionally sixteen such samskaras from conception to death, like the naming ceremony (Namakarana), the first feeding of solid food (Annaprashan), marriage (Vivaha), and last rites (Antyesti). These rituals mark key transitions in life and are meant to purify, educate, and spiritually enhance the individual.