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What were some of the key rites of passage and life-cycle rituals observed by Aryans, and what symbolic meanings were attributed to these ceremonies?
What were some of the key rites of passage and life-cycle rituals observed by Aryans, and what symbolic meanings were attributed to these ceremonies?
Aryans observed rituals such as birth ceremonies (samskaras), initiation rites (upanayana), marriage ceremonies (vivaha), and funeral rites (antyeshti), which marked important transitions in individual and communal life. These rituals symbolized social integration, spiritual growth, and continuity of ancestral traditions.