Karnavedha or ear piercing for child is one of the sixteen major sanskaras (Solah sanskar or Shodasha Samskara) in Hinduism. Especially, for Brahmins it is an essential ritual in their life. Generally, ear piercing ceremony is performed during Mundan or Chudakarana of a child (baby’s first haircut) or at Aksharabhyasam (Vidhyarambham or initiation of child [...]
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