Introduction: Ayurveda and other Hindu literatures explained the concept of Samskaras to the child which aims to achieve the global and all round development of the child. Although there are many Samskaras at different ages, certain important Samskaras mentioned during first year of the life which witnesses the maximum brain growth. Need of the study: there is a real need to educate the parents regarding Samskaras, with regards to the right method, right age and scientific importance and health benefits to child. There is also need to prepare a protocol and standard operational methods with do and don’ts of each Samskara so that it could be practiced uniformly. Objectives: To evaluate the scientific understanding, misconceptions and methodology of practice of childhood Samskaras in public (parents) and applicability of Ayurveda childhood Samskaras in the present day scenario.Material and Method:500 children were enrolled for the studyfollowed by preparation of a questionnaire format of Samskaras that are performed up to 1 year of age were given to the parents / care giver. After filling the questionnaire format, data were collected and statically analyzed. Discussion: Samskaras are having multi facets benefits related to health status, adaptation status, checking of normal growth and developmental patterns, time to time correction of the mistakes in baby nurturing, and inculcation of moral and social ethics and needed correction of personality development. Global approach of Ayurveda always takes care of once physical, psychological, spiritual, social, lingual and emotional health. Conclusion: This survey study reveals that there is significant benefits in terms of enhancing immunity, prevention of nutritional disorders, prevention of allergic and hypersensitivity, early detection of neurobehavioral problems and role in building the personality of the child in those who performed the Samskaras by understanding its scientific importance.
