Why are rituals so important to religions?

Hindu religion is full of rituals, and they have been practiced in India since time immemorial. With the birth of a person, they start and continue even after his or her death. All these rituals are related to religious significance and play a different role in an individual’s life. They all celebrated amid religious ceremonies, fanfare, and a grand feast.

Various Rituals Celebrated In India

Chhati Ceremony: This ceremony is celebrated when the new-born is six days old. On occasion, a priest is invited who perform a religious ceremony for the purification of the infant. It is also believed that God writes his or her destiny according to his deeds in his or her last birth.

Annaprashana: This ceremony is celebrated to feed the newly born with cooked food when he or she is six to eight months old. For this purpose, a priest is called who chooses an auspicious date for this ceremony. It is organized for the good health and growth of the baby.

Mundan: This ceremony is organized to get the baby’s birth hair shaved off when he or she is between four months to three years old. For this purpose, a barber is called to perform this ceremony. Parents also organize a feast on this day.

Shraddha: This is the first death anniversary, celebrated for the departed soul. On this day, a priest is called who performs a ritual so that his or her soul could rest in peace. Dakshina (money) and alms are given to the priest and the needy.