Seemantonnayan Puja, also known as Simantonnayana or Godh Bharai, is a traditional Hindu ceremony performed during the seventh or eighth month of pregnancy. The ritual symbolizes parting the hair of the expectant mother and is meant to ensure the well-being of both mother and child. It is a joyous occasion that blends spiritual blessings with social celebration, often involving family and friends.Seemantonnayan Puja, also known as Simantonnayana or Godh Bharai, is a traditional Hindu ceremony performed during the seventh or eighth month of pregnancy. The ritual symbolizes parting the hair of the expectant mother and is meant to ensure the well-being of both mother and child. It is a joyous occasion that blends spiritual blessings with social celebration, often involving family and friends.
- Third among the sixteen Hindu samskaras
- Performed during the last trimester of pregnancy
- Symbolizes protection and care for the mother and unborn child
- Includes rituals like parting the hair and offering blessings
- Often celebrated with gifts, sweets, and family gatherings
Samagri
- Flowers and garlands
- Incense sticks, camphor, diya (lamp)
- Fruits, sweets, dry fruits
- Sacred thread (yajnopavita)
- Holy water (Ganga jal)
- Copper or brass kalash
- Turmeric, kumkum, rice
- Image or idol of Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi
- Clean cloth, mat, and puja utensils
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