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Karnavedhana Samskara (Samskrit: कर्णवेधनसंस्कारः or कर्णवेध) is one of the [[Samskaras (संस्काराः)|Samskaras]] of childhood practiced in [[Sanatana Dharma (सनातनधर्मः)|Sanatana Dharma]]. The term 'Karnavedhana' suggests piercing of the ear. Thus, it is the samskara wherein, the child's ear lobe is pierced. Ancient acharyas have elaborately discussed about when this samskara is performed, how it is done and all other relevant aspects. Among [[Ayurveda (आयुर्वेदः)|Ayurveda]] scholars, Acharya Vagbhata in Ashtanga Samgraha describes this samskara and the health related aspects of it in detail. All other samhitas (treatises) have also mentioned about this and considered this an important rite of passage.

Karnavedhana Samskara (Samskrit: कर्णवेधनसंस्कारः or कर्णवेध) is one of the [[Samskaras (संस्काराः)|Samskaras]] of childhood practiced in [[Sanatana Dharma (सनातनधर्मः)|Sanatana Dharma]]. The term 'Karnavedhana' suggests piercing of the ear. Thus, it is the samskara wherein, the child's ear lobe is pierced. Ancient acharyas have elaborately discussed about when this samskara is performed, how it is done and all other relevant aspects. Among [[Ayurveda (आयुर्वेदः)|Ayurveda]] scholars, Acharya Vagbhata in Ashtanga Samgraha describes this samskara and the health related aspects of it in detail. All other samhitas (treatises) have also mentioned about this and considered this an important rite of passage.

[[File:18. Karnavedhana Article.jpg|thumb|316x316px|'''<big>Karnavedhana Samskara</big>''']]

[[File:18. Karnavedhana Article.jpg|thumb|278x278px|'''<big>Karnavedhana Samskara</big>''']]

== Karnavedha in Ancient texts ==

== Karnavedha in Ancient texts ==