Naam Karan
The sacred naming ceremony where the child's name is selected based on their Janma Nakshatra and whispered in the Vedic naming protocol.
What is Naam Karan
Naam Karan is the formal naming of the child. It is performed on the 11th or 12th day after birth, where the name is chosen based on the astrological position of the moon at the time of birth, establishing the child's identity within the cosmic order.
Why families choose it
To align the child's name with their planetary energy, to invoke divine protection for the infant, and to formally welcome the new member into the family and community.
What's included
One transparent dakshina. Nothing hidden.
The Samagri you'll keep ready
The exact samagri is confirmed with you on your free consultation, so nothing's missed — you'll know just what to keep ready before the day.
Puja Samagri (typical)
- Haldi, kumkum & akshat
- Desi ghee, honey & jaggery
- Gangajal & Panchamrit ingredients
- Durva grass & tulsi mala
- Camphor, dhoop & mouli
- Deity idols, copper kalash & panchpatra
- Fresh flowers, betel, mango & banana leaves
Everyday items
- A clean space for the puja
- Milk, curd & mithai
- Five kinds of fruit, banana & a coconut
- Basic utensils & a big kalash
- An asan / chowki
Samagri may vary slightly with the scale of your Sankalpa and seasonal availability. Anything specific is always confirmed during your free consultation.
How it unfolds
From Sankalpa to Aarti
Suryadarshana
Showing the infant the sun for the first time with sacred mantras.
Whispering the Name
The father whispers the chosen name into the child's right ear.
Ashirwad
Blessings from elders and scholars for the child's long life and wisdom.
Invite Lord Vishnu's grace into your home
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