Purpose:
Officially name the baby.
Celebrate the arrival of the child into the family and community.
Seek blessings from elders and deities for the baby's health and future.
Timing: Typically held in the first few months after birth, commonly on the 11th, 21st, or 41st day, depending on regional customs.
Rituals:
A puja or homam is performed by a priest to invoke blessings.
The baby is gently placed in a decorated cradle, often sung to with traditional lullabies.
The baby's name is whispered into their ear by a family elder (often the maternal uncle or grandfather).
Attire: The baby is dressed in festive traditional clothes; family members wear ethnic attire.
Celebration:
Followed by a festive meal.
Gifts, music, and sometimes light entertainment are part of the gathering.
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