Importance of Namkaran Sanskar:

Religious significance: Namkaran Sanskar is one of the 16 rituals of Hinduism. This religious ritual is performed with the aim of getting the blessings of God.

Spiritual benefits: This ritual gives a spiritual identity to the baby and connects the family members with the newborn.

Culture and Tradition : This ritual helps in maintaining the tradition that has been passed on for generations by the family and society.

Method of Namkaran Sanskar:

Muhurat determination: An auspicious time is selected for Namkaran Sanskar. It is usually performed on the 11th, 12th, or 13th day of the baby's birth.

Puja-archana: Puja-archana is performed by the family pandit or purohit. It includes Ganesh Puja, Navgraha Puja, and Kuldevta Puja.

Naming Process: The Pandit or a senior member of the family whispers the name of the baby three times in his ear. After this, the same name is announced publicly.

Blessings: The baby is blessed by all the family members and the people present. For this, Akshat (rice) and Kumkum are applied on the head of the baby.

Food and Prasad: After the completion of the puja, Prasad is distributed and the people present are fed.

Benefits of Namkaran Sanskar:

Identity of the baby: Namkaran gives a unique identity to the baby, which remains with him throughout his life.

Blessings and good wishes: Through the sanskar, the baby gets the blessings and good wishes of the family and society, which gives an auspicious start to his life.

Unity in the family: This sanskar unites all the members of the family and strengthens the relationship between them.

Cultural heritage: This sanskar keeps the cultural heritage and traditions alive in the family and society.

Conclusion:

Naming ceremony is an important ceremony in Hinduism which is important from religious, cultural and social point of view along with giving name to the newborn baby.