this sanskar is done to decide the name of the infant.
In this ceremony, usually in the 4th month after birth, the child is taken out of the house for the first time by the parents and is made to look at the Sun for the first time.
This is done during the teething period of the child. After this, feeding the grains, cereal etc. is started.
This is also known as the first haircut. It is believed to strengthen the head of the child and also increase intellectual power.
The purpose of Vidyarambh is to introduce the child to the elementary level of education.
It is a sanskara about piercing the ears. Ear piercing cures diseases and increases hearing power.
This sanskara is done for the starting the study of the Vedas for the acquisition of knowledge.