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Namkaran Puja

Namkaran Puja

In the Hindu way, every child born is named and this ceremony is called the Namkaran Puja. This function is not just a religious one but also has the social and the legal aspects to it. This is the first ceremony in a baby’s life and so it helps to forge a good bond between the baby and his or her family. It is usually conducted after the 12th day of birth but this differs as per region and custom. The 12th day is chosen because the first ten days after a baby’s birth is thought off to be a period of impurity and so in a sense we can say that the ritual of namkaran is one to cleanse the baby and the mother as in some cultures both are given a good oil bath. The name for the newborn is chosen after consultations with the elders. The custom is to give a child a name that is significant for various reasons.

The guests present bless the child with good health, wealth and prosperity with a bright future so that he or she may follow the line of his or her great ancestors. This will also help the parents to understand the task of parenting that lies ahead of them. We can say that this ceremony is a reaffirmation of the importance and significance of the human life.

BENEFITS OF NAMKARAN PUJA

  1. Increases auspiciousness of the selected name.
  2. Brings good luck.
  3. Nullifies negative effects of the name.

SIGNIFICANCE OF NAM KARAN PUJA

  1. Namkaran ceremony is an important ritual which is performed for every Hindu child. It is a practice of initiating a child into a religion and reminding the parents their duties and responsibilities towards their baby.
  2. Namkaran Puja is very important as it helps in shaping the character and upbringing of a child. As per Vedas and Sutras, certain guidelines are needed to be followed while naming the newborn.
  3. The name must contain a specific number of letters as per the sex of the child.
  4. The naming ceremony has its own significance as it is an attempt to instil culture at an early stage with blessings of god so that the child can live happy, prosperous and fulfilled life.
  5. Namkaran puja signifies bestowing Sanskar on newborn which is performed with a joyous celebration. Namkaran Puja enhances the auspiciousness of the baby’s name. It brings good luck, fortune, prosperity and success in baby’s life and nullifies negative effects.
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Uttam

The puja include following rituals

  1. Puja will be conducted by One learned and experienced brahmins.
  2. Panchopachar puja.
  3. As per vedic rituals.
  4. Prasadam will be offered.

₹2,100
Mahaprasadam

The puja include following rituals

  1. Puja will be conducted by One learned and experienced brahmins.
  2. Shodshopachar puja.
  3. As per vedic rituals.
  4. Prasadam will be offered.

₹3,100
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Namkaran ceremony is traditionally performed on the 11th, 12th, or 21st day after birth, following the initial post-natal purification period (Sutak/Shuddhikaran), or on an auspicious Muhurat selected by a Pandit.

The starting letter or syllable (Rashi Akshar) of the name is calculated by a Pandit based on the exact date, time, and birthplace of the child, determining their birth star (Nakshatra) and moon sign.

Writing the baby’s chosen name on a bronze or silver plate spread with un-cracked rice grains (Akshat) symbolizes prosperity, abundance, and an unwavering foundation for the child's future.

Yes, if the formal Vedic naming ritual was missed during infancy, a symbolic Namkaran Sanskar can be performed later in life alongside a Graha Shanti Puja to align the individual's name with cosmic energies.

Common samagri includes Ganga Jal, rice grains (Akshat), kumkum, turmeric, betel leaves and nuts, fresh flowers, panchamrit, a copper Kalash, ghee, and sweets for offerings (Prasadam).

During the main ceremony, the father (or paternal aunt/Bua) whispers the sacred name four times into the baby's right ear using a betel leaf or silver tube while chanting Vedic mantras.
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