16 Sanskaras (Life Learnings) taught in form of rituals, in Hinduism are: Garbhadhana (conception), Pumsavana (protecting the fetus), Simantonnayana (fulfilling the pregnant mother's wishes), Jatakarma (birth rituals), Namakarana (naming the child), Nishkramana (taking the child outdoors), Annaprashana (giving solid food), Chudakarana (hair cutting), Karnavedha (ear piercing), Vidyarambh (commencement of studies), Upanayana (initiation into adulthood), Vedarambh (study of Vedas), Keshanta/Samavartana (completing education), Vivaha (marriage), Vanaprastha (preparing for renunciation), and Antyeshti/Agnisanskar (last rites).