 Ceremonies like the first outing or "Niṣkrāmaṇa","Jāval" or "cūdākarṃa" i.e.cutting child's hair for first time,"Vidyāraṃbha" or commencement of studies, are performed as per caste rules.When the boys grow up, and before they attain the age of 12, "Munj" or "Upanayana" is performed with great fanfare.