This ceremony is performed at the age of 50, in osme cases at the age of 60. With the commencement of his ceremony, a man completes his Grahastha Dharma and enters inot Vanprastha Ashram (forest hermit). Ganesh Puja havan and Gayatri Yajna is performed.

The Priest gives the new uniform and the rules are explained. Yajaman should agree to follow the rules of Banprastha life.