Karna vedha Samskara or Ear Piercing Ceremony is a significant ceremony in many Hindu traditions and is one of the 16 samskaras. This ritual is performed for both girls and boys.
Key Insights :
1. The ear lobe is the acupuncture point of vision.
2. Sacred mantras chanted open the inner ear of the child.
3. Usually done along with Ayusha homam.
4. Dates are fixed based on the Janma Nakshatra.
5. The child should sit in the lap of the maternal uncle during the ceremony.