Lai Haroba is a folk dance of Manipur which depicts the creation of the Universe. This dance is performed in front of the temple to please the Gods. Janeo is the thread used to tie around the body of the individual undergoing the ceremony of Upanayana. It was the most magnificent of all Vedic Yajnas,& was a symbolic representation of the King`s power and authority Sati was one of the most important and widely followed Indian customs of the ancient era. It is an outdated funeral tradition where a widow immolates herself on her husband`s pyre soon after her husband`s demise. Wearing yellow robes are a popular Indian custom with an outstanding scientific base. It is a custom among many of the Hindus that they cremate the corpses and not bury them. Obligation is the act of offering something, such as worship or thanks, to a deity. Sulagava is a sacrifice of spotted cow and performed either in the autumn or spring. Datar is a Sindhi ritual that allows the bride to mingle well with the groom and his family. This Hindu custom has its own value of purifying the folk after meeting with pollution. Dikshaniyaishti is a curious sacrificial ceremony in which the gods mainly Vishnu and Agni are invoked. Paurnamasi is the day of full moon or Purnima. Ekadasi is an Indian ritual or ceremony performed after the death of a relative. Prajapati-Yajna is a Propagation of offspring and also the five great obligations of Manu. The successful completion of Stages of Yajna leads the performer to true enlightenment. Wearing of different caste-marks by different sects of people, is one of the most prominent Indian customs. With a rich history of its own, suryanamaskaram is an important Indian custom. Chaulam commonly known, as shaving is a popular Indian custom. Asirvatham or offering of blessings is a common Indian custom. Akshata is a Hindu ritual in which the father tings an infant with a reddish tint on its head. For identification & social interaction, the naming of a child developed into the "Namkaran" ceremony. There is the custom of carrying Karakam or pot containing water in India. This custom popularly known as purification is a unique Hindu custom observed by many. The death is one of the most unfortunate events in the life cycle. Rakhi is a bracelet used as an armlet, to preserve or to fight against evil. Ghari Puja is a Sindhi marriage ritual which is done both in the bridegroom and brides house. In Indian tradition the term "hospitality" has an immense significance. In Hindu customs there are some months that are regarded as lucky or unlucky. Dikshavisarjane is a religious ceremony performed by the Brahmans. Nagaradhane is an ancient ritual of worshipping snake, practiced in Udupi, Dakshina Kannada, in Karnataka. it is done along with the rituals of Bhuta Kola. Parents perform the confinement and post birth rites to ensure a proper birth of the child in the Indian society. Ekoddishta-Sradda is a servile offering to a recently deceased kinsman. Prajapatya is a particular sacrifice performed before appointing a daughter to raise issue in default of male heirs. Jahnavi is hand-woven cloth of cotton, worn for religious purposes from the left shoulder down to the right waist. Upanayan is a traditional Hindu ceremony and traditionally marked the age at which the male child begin their education. Of the several Hindu customs, mutual salutation is indeed an important one. It is believed that evil spirits are scared away by special properties possessed by the margosa leaf. It has been regarded as the immemorial custom among the Hindus. Washing the floor of the houses with cow-dung is an Indian custom, which is very unique and interesting. Namaskara is a form of salutation or obeisance, according to Hindu custom and rituals. |