
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.
1. Third among the sixteen Hindu samskaras
2. Performed during the last trimester of pregnancy
3. Symbolizes protection and care for the mother and unborn child
4. Includes rituals like parting the hair and offering blessings
5. Often celebrated with gifts, sweets, and family gatherings
Samagri
1. Flowers and garlands
2. Incense sticks, camphor, diya (lamp)
3. Fruits, sweets, dry fruits
4. Sacred thread (yajnopavita)
5. Holy water (Ganga jal)
6. Copper or brass kalash
7. Turmeric, kumkum, rice
8. Image or idol of Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi
9. Clean cloth, mat, and puja utensils