Monday, September 05, 2005

 

My Naming Ceremony Celebrations !!

The first real ceremony held for me was my Naming Ceremony where I got my official Name "Samanyu" on 4th September, 2005. It is usually held on the Twenty First day of the child's birth, though, according to one convention, it can be held on any day after the tenth day, and before the first birthday. On this day day the child's horoscope is formally drawn up by Astrologer. On this day, I was given a ritual bath by Grand Mother. I was swathed by my mother in a piece of new silk cloth, applied kajal to my eyes, and made a little beauty mark on the cheek. Then I was placed in my father's lap to be blessed. Then, my father leaned towards my right ear, and whispered my name three times through his gold ring.

The Rig Veda prescribes the formula of giving a name with four components: the nakshatra name, the name of the deity of the month, the family deity's name, and the popular name by which the child will generally be addressed. After the naming ritual is finished, my grandparents, relatives who have come for the ceremony blessed me. My Grandparents arranged dinner for all the relatives who has come for this ceremony. I am tired today as I saw several unknown faces for the firstime and started crying :).. My Parents gifted me two beautiful dresses on my naming ceremony.

Feeling sleepy now..more later..Yours "Samanyu"- The Powerful Beginning


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