This is post discussing about Acharas, customs and rituals in Hinduism. This is an extract from Sanatana Dharma (Questions & Answers) published by Dr. N. Gopalakrishnan, Ph. D., d.litt. Indian institute of scientific heritage , Thiruvananthapuram. What are the Acharas in Hindu Dharma? Acharas are those practices of our day to day life. Or it is the life style by itself. In India the acharas are practiced for the following purposes and benefits Acharath labhathe hi ayu: acharath dhanamakshayam acharath labhathe suprajaa: aachaaro ahanthya lakshanam Acharas are practiced for the psychological and physiological benefits and for a long healthy life; acharas are followed for prosperity and wealth; acharas are followed for strong family and social bondage. By following the acharas, one gets a fine personality and dharmic vision. Says our dharma shastra books and the acharyas. Who created these acharas? Thousands of Rishis created these a