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Namkaran Puja alsi called Namkaran Sankar, is a traditional Hindu ceremony performed to formally declare the newborn’s name.
It is usually observed on the 11th or 12th day after the birth. The ceremony invokes the divine grace for the child’s long life, health, and prosperity.
In this sacred ritual, the name is often selected depending on the baby’s birth nakshatra and horoscope to ensure harmony with planetary influence. In other words, this ritual is a symbol of identity and the introduction of the child to society.
Welcoming a newborn into the family is a moment of immense joy and gratitude. In the sixteen Hindu Smaskaras, Namkaran Puja is very important as it marks the baby’s spiritual and social identity.
It is not only about naming the child but also involves calling upon the divine grace for a fruitful and prosperous life.
Performing with Vedic authenticity will ensure that the life journey of a child is filled with positivity and success.
The Namkaran ceremony is a blend of Vedic rituals, spiritual devotion, and family traditions. Here’s the key rituals of the naming puja:
1. Preparation & Timing: Generally done on the 11th or 12 th day, a pandit determines the most auspicious Muhurat and starting letter of the name based on the baby’s birth star.
2. Punyahavachan (Purification): While chanting a certain mantra, the pandit sprinkles holy water (Gangajal) to purify the house, the baby, and the mother.
3. Ganesh & Graha Pujan: The main rituals begin with offering prayers to Lord Ganesha for smoother completion of the puja and are followed by the Navagraha puja to remove any birth-related hurdles.
4. Whispering the Name: A father or paternal aunt (Bua) whispers the chosen name into the right ear of the baby, generally using a betel leaf or a golden ring.
5. The Cradle Ceremony: Now the child is put in a decorated cradle (Palna), and family members sing traditional songs and offer their blessings.
6. Havan & Ashirwad: A fire is lit up in the havan kund to purify the atmosphere, which is followed by the elder touching the baby with grains or gold for abundance.
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Generally, most families conduct a naming ceremony on the 11th and 12th day after the birth of the baby. However, you can also ask a pandit for an auspicious muhurat determined based on Janam Nakshatra and the birthchart of the baby.
Yes. You can perform Namkaran Puja at your home. Our trained pandit will perform each ritual while maintaining proper vidhi and sincerity throughout the ceremony.
For booking a pandit for Namkaran Puja, you have to click on the “Book Pandit” button on the 99Pandit homepage. Then fill in all the information about the puja. Our team will analyze your inquiry, forward it to a suitable pandit, get a call from the pandit for finalization, and pay a small commitment fee to receive a confirmation message.
Of Course! For additional blessings, families can perform the namkaran puja along with Satyanrayan Katha and Annparshan. With 99Pandit, you can customize the ritual as per your preference.
Yes. We offer e-puja services through high-quality video call streaming using Zoom and WhatsApp. Our pandit will guide you at each step while explaining everything and ensuring the child receives divine grace.
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