The Sacred Thread ceremony is a ceremony for boys in some Hindu communities to confirm they are of an age to take on religious responsibility. Girls are sometimes honoured in the same way ...

It is still prevalent, especially among Brahmins. In common speech, it is often referred to as the ‘thread ceremony’, because the sacred thread or cord is placed over the left shoulder of the boy.

the head-shaving ceremony and the sacred thread ceremony that takes place around the age of eight are all explained. Students could compare and contrast these ceremonies with rites and rituals ...