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(Pre-birth rituals are
performed)
This ceremony is performed in the
second, third and the fourth month of pregnancy. The
meaning and object of this ceremony is to
"quicken a male child" in the woman.
The Pumsavana is performed on a day of male
Nakshatra. During this ritual, a few drops of
the juice of the Banyan stem are put into the right
nostril of the pregnant lady to inhale it, with a prayer
for the birth of a son or a worthy child. According to
Saga "Susruta", the great Ayurvedic
writer, the juice of the Banyan tree has all the
properties of relieving trouble during
pregnancy.Sanctified thread is tied to the left wrist of
the lady by way of protection. The mantras, freely
rendered, pray: "May God Isana fulfil our wishes; Dhata
bless the world with children and wealth. May He bless
this household too with children. May the immortals live
in this house. May Agni bless me with sons. May Indra
bless me with children. May I have handsome
children."
- To know and understand the importance of pregnancy
as a condition;
- For the overall development of the unborn child -
physical, mental and spiritual;
- To create a favorable environment for the
expectant mother, with emphasis on her eating habits
and her emotional and physical well being.
Timing:
Usually,
after the completion of three months of pregnancy, but
may also be done later. It is believed that after the
third month, the child in the womb starts taking a
shape. It is in this period that the foetal brain begins
to develop. It is important to provide a healthy
environment to the unborn child, through the mother. Her
positive thoughts, emotions and habits are all
considered beneficial to the child. |
Required Materials:
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Name |
Quantity |
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Turmeric powder |
1/4 Lb |
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Kumkum |
1 Packet |
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Sandal wood Paste / powder
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1 Packet |
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Agarbathi ( Incense Stick )
|
1 Packet |
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Camphor |
1 Packet |
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Betel leaves and Nuts |
15 + 15 |
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Flowers |
4 bunches |
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Fruits |
12 Banana and 5 Varietys of fruits
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Coconuts |
4 |
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Rice |
5 Lbs |
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Kalasa vasthram |
1Towel or 2 Yds cloth
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Ghee |
1 Lb |
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Sugar candy (Kalakanda)
|
1 Packet |
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Coins (Quarters) |
20 |
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Naivedyam |
Devoteees choice |
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Paruppu Thenga |
1 Set ( 2 ) |
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Flower Garland |
2 |
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New dress for muhurtham
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1 |
Other Puja
Materials from Home:
- Deepam ( Lamp ), Oil, Match Box, Cotton
Wicks
- Kalasam, Panchapatra and Udharini, Small
trays 2 nos.
- Big trays 2 nos., Small Cups 5 nos.
- Asirvada New Dresses, Blankets 2 nos.
- Paper Napkins and Paper Plates (sufficient
quantity)
- Aluminum Foil
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