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Namkaran Sanskar
The naming ceremony for a newborn, usually held on the 11th or 12th day after birth.
⏱ 45–60 minutes📊 Simple
Why this puja?
Namkaran formally welcomes the baby into the family and community, and is one of the sixteen traditional Hindu sanskars (rites of passage). The name is often chosen based on the child's birth nakshatra.
Samagri (What You'll Need)
- Honeysmall bowl
- Gheesmall bowl
- New clothes for the baby1 set
- Betel leaves5
- Rice grains1 bowl
Samagri kit for this puja is being curated — check individual items in the Shop for now.
Step-by-Step Guide
- 1
Purify the space
Clean and decorate the room where the ceremony will be held.
- 2
Invoke blessings
The priest or elder chants mantras invoking blessings for the child.
- 3
Whisper the name
The chosen name is whispered into the baby's right ear four times.
- 4
Family blessings
Elders bless the baby and gifts are exchanged.
Mantras
ॐ आयुष्मान् भव
Om Ayushman Bhava
May you be blessed with a long life.
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