This book explores the Samskaras as reflected in the Grihyasutras, which hold great importance because they outline the rituals, customs that shape an individual’s spiritual, moral and social development. There are many Samskaras but sixteen is an appropriate number based on delineations from the various texts having religious authority. The significance of each and every Samskara cannot be overlooked. This book provide an insight into the religious and cultural significance of Samskaras, covering the pre and post natal samskaras, giving the biological and psychological perspective, dedicating the separate chapters to the most important saskaras, like         Upanyana, Vivaha & Antyeshti samskaras.