Hinduism is one of the religion that counts the most rituals.
Everywhere in India people make ritual.
But why do they really practice them ?
Is it by faith ? If this was true, so they would be able to explain the reason, the history of this ritual. But they often don't.
Is it by superstition? This means for example that if they don't practice, they will be punished by God. So in case, it is better to do.
Is it a social work ? With religion and its rituals, each person doesn't stay alone and is taken in a group. Consequently, rituals are performed only because if you don't you will be excluded from your surounding group, criticized by your neibourghood...
Rituals exist because of faith? Because of superstition? Or because of social pressure ?
Answer might be a mix of three sure.
In this case, exepted for the first answer, don't you think rituals are more a restriction of freedom ?