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Rites of Passage

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Marriage rites
Marriage ceremonies have fire sacrifices asking for blessings. Marriages are usually arranged by the parents of the bride and groom
Death rites of passage
Cremation often occurs after death. But the eldest son of the deceased conducts the last rites.
Initiation rites
young men have a string lying across their chest over their left shoulder and under their right arm which is a sign of caste status. Women are considered adults when they hit their first menstrual cycle. Her first three days she spends mostly alone. ceremonies are held as well and this also marks the day she becomes ready for marriage.
Sacrifice
Fires are often lit then they throw things like Milk, Cereal, Fruits, Flowers and more into the fire while chanting Mantra. Animals were also used as sacrifices but times changed and they now use coconuts and Pumpkins as replacements.
Mantras
Mantras are rituals used to create a spiritual effect and spread awareness of god. It's also important to Vaishnavas which is another name for Vishnu. The Mantras decide the relationship between god and the devotee while asserting the unity of Vishnu.
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The eldest son cracks open the skull of the deceased.
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