General
Gujarati naming ceremony is called? answer only in Gujarati
Namkaran
In many Indian households, ______is tied around the baby’s wrist or waist for protection.
Kala Dhaga (Black Thread)
______ is an auspicious ritual to the dedicated Mother-to-be? Only Gujarati name
Which ritual marks the baby’s first haircut and is considered a purification act.
What is the Gujarati name of Indian baby shower? Why do we celebrate this tradition?
Godh-bharai
celebrates the mother-to-be with gifts and blessings.
Gujaratis often put ______ behind the ear to avoid najar?
Kaajal/Kohl Dot
This astrological chart is often prepared at birth to predict the child’s future called?
Janam-Kundli
What is the meaning of Keshav?
Lord Krishna
Which hindu God is known as the remover of obstacles and is often prayed to before childbirth
Lord Ganesha
What is the meaning of name Alpa?
Little or small
What is the meaning of name Jignesh?
Curious man or lord of Knowledge
Name of the cloth that keeps the baby warm.
Langot/Swaddle
Which Vedic mantra is often recited during the naming ceremony for blessings.
Gayatri Mantra
Which ceremony is performed on the 12th day after birth to purify the home.
Sutak Suddhi or Namkaran Sanskar
What is Annaprashan?
This ritual marks the baby’s first taste of solid food
What is the slap ritual during Indian babyshower?
Ask Pandit
Godh bharai vidhi step by step with meaning of each step?
Hint: 5 Steps
1)Shringar: The mother-to-be is dressed in a special Saree or Lehenga and adorned with flowers and jewelry.
2)Ganesh pooja:The Pandit performs a Ganesh Puja to remove obstacles for the delivery.
3) Raksha Sutra:A sacred thread is tied for protection against the evil eye.
4) Lap filling: The mother-in-law or eldest woman fills the expectant mother’s pallu (lap) with 5 or 7 types of fruits, a coconut, sweets, and gifts.
5) Music & Blessings
Who is Vamana?
This avatar of Vishnu was born as a dwarf to restore cosmic balance.
Known as a Fifth avatar of Lord Vishnu in Hindu Mythology
What is the technology to see the baby's first image during pregnancy and typically what month/weeks?
Ultrasound/Sonography
Typical 6-8 weeks
Pregnancy time and divided into?
9 months
3 trimesters