The sacred thread or Janeu is worn by Hindu boys following a series of rituals and steps. Garbhadhana - The rite through which a man placed his seed in a woman. Namakarana - Ceremony the child is given a name. Activity 3: Look at gift-giving ceremonies, e.g. When a boy reaches a stage where he is considered to be mature enough to mark his becoming an adult, the Sacred Thread Ceremony is performed. This emphasizes the importance of proper health care and nutrition for the child. KS1 Hindu Festival of Holi (Festival of Spring and Colours) Click Here. Originally, it marked the point when Hindu boys started their formal education. Annaprasana - Related to the time when the child is to be given solid food apart from the mother’s milk. The Ceremony. 130. This article does not presume to be an exhaustive survey of the rites of passage practiced by all these groups. v Naming ceremony ~ Namakarana literally means the ‘naming ceremony’ and is usually performed around the eleventh day after birth. 258. Jatakarma - Ceremony that welcomes the baby into the world. Thread ceremony or Upanayana as its known worldwide is a sacred rite of passage ritual for all Hindus. KS1 Sikhism and Sikh Vocabulary. 2. It is performed when a Hindu boy is growing up. Click Here. Hindu Coming of Age The Sacred Thread Ceremony or “Upanayana”. 162. KS1 Jewish Resources KS2. Journey of Life: Hinduism • Read and discuss the following times of celebration in the life of a Hindu. Celebrating a birth. • Highlight the key words or phrases. KS1 ABC of Hindu Vocabulary. The ceremony which once imparted special privileges now invokes resentment and alienation and serves as a grim reminder of the discrimination that was practiced in olden days. There is a havan and the investiture of the sacred thread, which hangs over his left shoulder. The Hinduism rite of passage for death centres around the sacred fire, so when a Hindu dies, the body is cremated. Sometimes the paternal aunt is given the privilege of choosing the name, sometimes a horoscope is consulted to decide on the first letter of the name. Click Here. KS2.8: Initiation practices Overall aim: ... in Christianity, the Hindu Namkaran, Jewish Brit Milah, Muslim Aqiqah ceremony and Humanist naming ceremony. KS1 Sikh Resources KS2. • Cut and paste each celebration into your book. Use this group of resources to help students learn about Hindu views of life after death. Within 24 hours of after the death of their loved one, mourners wear casual white clothing, as wearing black is considered inappropriate and disrespectful to the deceased and towards the Hindu … RITES OF PASSAGE: HINDU RITES India is a land of many ethnic, tribal, and linguistic groups, and of numerous castes and sects, each with its distinctive customs and practices. The boy may also beg alms from his mother and from other relatives. KS1 Naam Karan - Sikh Naming Ceremony. 257. Coming of age- Becoming an adult. KS1 Sikhism and Sikh Diwali. 75. Click Here. The ceremony itself involves shaving the head, bathing and wearing new clothes. Draw on the experi ences of pupils as appropriate or use videos. Click Here. • Draw an illustration to symbolise each celebration. When a baby is born, a priest performs a special ceremony and says prayers for the good health and Hindu Sacred Thread Ceremony 1.