
If you do not know what is a cradle ceremony? You may have heard of ‘Namakaran’ yes it is naming ceremony of a newborn child.
According to Hindu culture, the cradle ceremony is performed on the 10th day of a child’s birth. It can be also performed within a month’s time as well.
In the Hindu culture, cradle ceremony is performed to seek blessings of God for the newly born child. Also, the ceremony is performed to educate parents about the importance of giving the right atmosphere for the child to grow.
Selecting a meaningful name for the child
Certainly, parents wish to give a meaningful name to the child that reflects the noble quality.
The ceremony is also performed to choose a name for the newborn as per the astrological methods. This means the name select should have some specific vowels which are easy to pronounce and also indicate power, wealth, and sex and also sound sweet.
How is When is the cradle ceremony performed?
The cradle ceremony starts with the following poojas
- Vighneshwara pooja
- Punyaha vachanam
- Maha Sankalpam
- Kalasha Pooja
- Namakaranam
Namakaranam is a ceremony where the child’s name is whispered in his/her right ear while chanting mantras.
How to prepare for a naming ceremony?
The answer to the question of how to prepare for a naming ceremony differs with each Hindu religion. While the main purpose is the same the Pooja procedure may differ.
You may notice the cradle ceremony pooja items also differ with each state and religion in India. The best thing is that you can order Namakaranam Pooja samagri for a Namkaran vidhi online.
Well, the cradle ceremony can be either performed in a temple or at home. The family of the choice can decide the place according to their rituals and traditions.
Some people celebrate this grand occasion in a banquet hall etc where they invite all their family members and friends to make the ceremony even more special and get blessings for the child.
Ideally, the ‘Naam Karan Sanskar’ is performed by pundit in Hindu tradition. He tells you the auspicious day as well as time ideal for the naming ceremony that is ‘Shub Mahurat’.
The pundit performs the havan or puja where reciting of mantras take place.
Some pundits also make the horoscope for the newborn. After the name is whispered in the right year of the baby, it is then announced to friends and family. 5 married women are present on this auspicious occasion and they perform all the Hindu rituals.
Women also sing different songs to welcome the baby. As a cradle is placed for the newborn baby during the ceremony it is called cradle ceremony.
The family members rock the cradle turn by turn and bless the baby. There is also a special feast arranged for the guests
When can you cradle ceremony
Normally the ceremony is performed on the 11th day of the birth of the new born. It can also be performed on the day it is compatible with the janma nakshatra of the child.
Benefits of cradle ceremony
- The child needs an official name to be identified as an individual.
- The Namkaran Pooja is needed to seek permission from God to name the baby and pray to eliminate all negative powers while the naming ceremony is performed so that he/she stays blessed all through his/her life.
You can also book pundits online to perform Pooja at your place. You can also order Pooja samagri if you can’t find it close to your place or you are not sure of all Pooja items. Let the newborn start his new life with all blessings from your family and closed ones.