What is Naam Karan puja (Naming Ceremony)?
Namkaran puja, also known as the naming ceremony is the formal process of naming a newborn child, marking the child’s identity and place within the family and society. This ceremony is performed on the eleventh day after birth. The ceremony involves chanting of Vedic hymns and prayers to seek blessings from the deities for the child’s health, prosperity, and long life. The chosen name is often whispered into the child’s ear by the father or a senior family member, signifying the bestowal of identity and protection.
importance of Shaligram Puja
- Identity and Social Integration: It formally introduces the child to the family and society.
- Astrological Significance: The name is often chosen based on astrological charts to ensure a positive influence on the child’s life.
- Spiritual Blessings: It invokes divine blessings for the child’s health, prosperity, and well-being.
- Positive Start: It provides a positive and auspicious start to the child’s life.
- Spiritual Protection: It ensures the child’s protection from negative influences.
- Family Bonding: It strengthens family bonds through collective participation in the ceremony.
- Astrological Harmony: It aligns the child’s name with astrological principles for a harmonious life.
Samagree
for Puja-
Haldi [organic] (20gm), Kumkum [organic] (20gm), Tulsi Mala (1), Diya Batti (5), Betel Nuts (5), Desi Ghee (20ml), Honey (20ml), Jaggery (Gudh) (20gm), Akshata [Yellow rice] (20gm), Yagno-paveetha (5), Camphor [Karpoora] (5Tabs), Red/White/Yellow Cloth (1m), Prasad [Cloves, Cardamom, Sugar candy] (20gm), Mouli (25m), Ganga Jal (15ml), Durva [fresh] (1), Incense sticks (6)/Dhoop (2), Dakshina (100INR), God Idols (pair), Sambrani (2), Sambrani Holder (1), Small Copper Kalash (1), Small Copper Panchpatra (1), Diya Holder (2), Panchamrit spoon (1), Karpoora Holder (1), includes perishables [Fresh Betel Leaves (9), Fresh Flowers (including mala), Fresh Tulsi, Fresh Mango Leaves (7)]
for Havan- Ghee (300ml), Havan Samagri [20+ Organic Herbs] (500gm), Yagno paveetha (2), Haldi [organic] (20gm), Kumkum [organic] (20gm), Akshata [white rice] (20gm), Camphor [Karpoora] (5Tabs), Diya Batti (5), Sambrani (2), Diya (2), Mouli (5m), Ganga Jal (15ml), Panchmeva (20gm), Cow Dung Cake (4), Durva [fresh] (1), Incense sticks (6), Incense Holder (1), Sambrani Holder (1), Karpoora Holder (1), Mango Wood (1kg), Dry Coconut (1), Navgrah Wood Set (1)
Curd (100gm), Milk (100ml), Sweets (250gm), Fruits [5 types], Coconut (1), Havan Kund, Suchi Sarva (Havan Spoon) (1), Big Kalash (1), Utensils [2 big Plates (for Aarti/Samagri)]