What are the types of samskar?

Samskaras are rites of passage in Hindu culture that mark significant life events. The primary types include Garbhadhana (conception), Jatakarma (birth), Namakarana (naming), Annaprashana (first feeding), Mundan (first haircut), and Upanayana (sacred thread ceremony). Other important samskaras occur during marriage, such as Vivaha, and at the end of life, like Antyesti (funeral rites). Each samskara serves to sanctify the individual and integrate them into their community and spiritual path.