What happens when a baby is born into a Hindu family?

What happens when a baby is born into a Hindu family?

Hindus believe that mental state of a pregnant woman affects the unborn child. Once the child enters the world, Jatakarma is performed to welcome the child into the family, by putting some honey in the child’s mouth and whispering the name of God in the child’s ear.

When a Hindu baby is born what is done?

In Hinduism, the ceremony is traditionally known as Namkaran or Namakarana Sanskar, this ceremony is conducted in an elaborative form on the 12th day after birth. In Kerala, this is conducted on 28th day and called as Noolukettu( transl. tying thread). In Nepal, the naming ceremony is known as Nwaran.

How do you pray for someone who just gave birth?

May Your will be done, Lord. Give me a sense of calm and purpose as I go through labor and delivery. I know that physical pain can overwhelm me. Help me to cling to You and look forward to the joy ahead when I see my little baby for the first time.

Can I visit temple after delivery?

She should not visit the (Hindu) temple and no one will touch her or take the child directly from her, as a vaginal birth is deemed ‘dirty’. The mother-in-law will use her old sari or old clothes to pick up the child.

Can you convert to Hinduism?

There is no official conversion process or ceremony for converting to the Hindu faith. While Hinduism is a highly traditional religion founded on ritual, it is not exclusive in the sense that one must be formally recognized in order to be a practitioner.

Can we take baby to Temple?

NO baby stroller is not allowed inside the temple….. over a year ago. in the premises yes but u need to deposit it as it is not allowed inside the temple.

What is family according to Hinduism?

For Hindus, a family is larger than the nuclear family; family includes the extended family— maternal and paternal grandparents, uncles, aunts, and cousins.