Puja & Samskara
We perform Vedic Samskaras, or purificatory ceremonies, at the ISKCON Baltimore temple and conduct puja at your home.
Please contact : Krishna Prasad Das: 443-636-0929, BrajBandhu Das : 443-851-9094, Adhoksaja Das: 443-636-1851
Annaprashna
A tradition marking a baby's first intake of
solid food, typically rice
Antyeshti
A Hindu funeral rites for the dead, which typically involve cremation and disposal of ashes in a sacred river.
Bhumi Puja
A Hindu ritual performed before the start of any construction work or land tilling.
Car Puja
A Hindu ceremony performed to bless a new vehicle and seek divine protection for its use.
Griha Pravesh
A Hindu ritual performed when moving into a new home.
Mundana
A Hindu ceremony performed to purify the child of past karma and pave the way towards a prosperous life.
Namkaran
A Hindu naming ceremony traditionally performed to formally name a baby.
Niskarna
A religious ceremony marking a child's first time leaving the house.
Pindan
A Hindu ceremony performed to honor departed souls.
Simantonnayana
A traditional Hindu ceremony performed during pregnancy, typically in the last trimester.
Shraddha Kriya
A Hindu ritual performed to honor and offer respect to deceased ancestors.
Vidhyarambha
A Hindu ceremony that designates the beginning of child's formal education.
Vivaha
It is one of the most important "samskaras". It marks the transition of an individual into married life.