About this Samskara
The naming ceremony is performed on the 11th or 12th day after birth. The name is chosen based on the baby's Janma Nakshatra syllable.
Mantras & Rituals for this Ceremony
1
Ganesha Mantra for new beginnings
2
Saraswati Vandana for wisdom
3
Naamkaran Mantra
4
Ayushman Bhava blessings
Full Ceremony — Step by Step
1
Purification
The mother and child undergo a purification bath. The home is cleansed with Ganga jal and incense.
2
Invocation of Deities
Lord Ganesha and Goddess Saraswati are invoked for blessings of wisdom and an obstacle-free life.
3
Nakshatra Calculation
The Janma Nakshatra of the child is determined from the birth time to identify the auspicious name syllable.
4
Name Whispered
The father whispers the chosen name into the child's right ear three times, followed by the mantra.
5
Community Blessing
Elders and family members bless the child with Ayushman Bhava — 'May you live long.'