Guided45 min
Gṛha Pravesh
Entering a new home • One-time
Step 1: Vāstu Pūjā
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Intermediate
Nāmakāraṇa
Naming ceremony · Birth rite
30 min4 steps5 materials
Materials needed
Holy waterSandalwood pasteKumkum powderAkshata (unbroken rice)Sweets or fruits as offerings
Step 1 of 425% complete
Step 1 — Pūjā preparation
Prepare the altar by purifying it with holy water and drawing a sacred geometric pattern, invoking the blessings of the divine for the child's well-being and prosperity.
Step 2 — Sankalpa
Declare the intention and purpose of the ritual, seeking the blessings of the divine for the naming ceremony and the child's future, while offering sandalwood paste and kumkum powder to the deities.
Step 3 — Nāma mantra japa
Chant the sacred name mantra, chosen for the child, 108 times to infuse the name with divine energy and invoke the child's inner potential and spiritual growth.
Step 4 — Abhiṣeka
Perform the ritual bath, by sprinkling holy water on the child, to cleanse and purify the child's body, mind, and spirit, and to mark the beginning of their spiritual journey.