An auspicious occasion where the baby takes the first scoop of solid food in the presence of Gods and thereby acquire blessings for leading a healthy life free from diseases and famine. After completion of this ritual, the child can now be introduced to different foods. This ceremony is done after Namakaranam. It is a very auspicious ceremony and it is considered as the first ritual performed to the child.
Religious Significance of Annaprasana Ceremony
Annaprasana is performed for a healthy and prosperous life of a toddler in the long run. The word meaning of Annaprasana is “Anna” means “food’ mainly boiled rice, “Prasana” means ‘eating’, Totally first rice feeding of the child. This Annaprasana ceremony is done when the baby boy or girl is of fifth to eight months old because during that period child gains strength to digest the solid food or rice.
In some situations, where the child to be very weak, that time it is postponed to the next months. Normally for baby girls this ceremony done in odd months, for baby boys done in even months. During that ceremony, some items like pens, books, gold, property papers, food items, flowers, etc are placed on the floor. Whatever the baby picks up to determines their future path in life. Baby father feeds the child, at that time some mantras are chanted to bless the child with good digestive powers, talent and good thoughts.
When Annaprasana Ceremony Can be performed
A date can be selected by consulting a pundit/purohit. Annaprasana is held when the child between five to eight months old. Normally for baby girls this ceremony done in odd months, for baby boys done in even months.
This ceremony is not performed when the child is younger than four months. If the baby is very weak this ceremony is performed before the baby’s first birthday. A child who has to sprout their first teeth, it signifies that the child’s stomach is ready to digest the food. You can perform it in homes or temples.
Advantages of Performing the Annaprasana Ceremony
- It ensures healthy adulthood which implies a prosperous life.
- By performing this ritual aids in protecting the child and increasing the life span of the baby boy or girl.
- The baby bestows the blessing and is trusted that any unwanted things devour during the baby is in the stomach will get cleansed.
Annaprasana FAQ’S
What is the meaning of Annaprasana?
The word meaning of Annaprasana is Anna means Rice and Prasana means to feed, totally feeding rice to the child for the first time.
When to do Annaprasana for the Child?
When the baby has to reach six months from birth, During the time parents feed the food for the first time. This ritual is celebrated as per the gender of the baby birth chart.
Why Annaprasana is important?
This Annaprasana ceremony is performed for the baby to get blessings from God with good digestive powers, good knowledge, and thoughts. By doing this ritual, God bestows blessings to the child to lead a happy and contented life.
What are the various names for Annaprasana?
Annaprasana is also known as Namakaranam, rice feeding ceremony, First rice eating ceremony, Grain initiation, Choroonu, etc.
Can we do Annaprasana at home?
Yes, it is optional, you can perform this ritual at your home or a temple.
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Pavani Siri –
Thanks to the Puja N Pujari whole team, specially purohit , he had explained everything like puja vidhnam, meaning etc. We are very happy with whole Annaprasana puja experience .
ganga –
Puja N Pujari helped us book a place at temple to perform annaprasana (rice feeding) cermony. Its a hassle free process, from booking a pandit and a slot in temple premises. Its is very tough to get contact details of temple management and fixing a spot to perform puja is a non bearable thing to handle. Thats where Puja N Pujari comes in hand, from assigning a pandit and puja slot and delivering puja material.
Tushar Kumar –
It was excellent for annaprasana ceremony held at my home , the delivery of all the puja materials were before time and proper , I would recommend everyone to go for them. Keep doing the good work.
Anuradha Mishra –
We searched for a Odia pujari for annaprasana ceremony as we belong to odisha, they arranged as per our requirement.The best part is Pandit Ji was very polite and well behaved and does the Pooja accordingly as per our ritual .Had a very good experience .thank you so much team
Chaitanya Chunduru –
Achari came on time and performed rice feeding ceremony very well to my daughter. Definetly recommend puja n pujari
adv kumar –
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Ramesh –
I came to know about the importance of Annaprasana as the first ceremony to the child, I performed the ritual with PujaNPujari team. They performed puja with puja material, and purohit attended on time to make it successful.
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Puja performed well by Rohit Swamy, we did Punya Vachanam and Annaprasana at the same day. Puja performed with good assistance from pujaNpujari. Thanks for hassle free online booking.
Nagesha –
performed annaprasana to my baby boy in the 6th month as suggested by the pandit. Very nice to have online pandit services by the team. Everything they have provided including puja flowers which helped us a lot for the smooth run of the function.
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Jagruti –
It is very great to follow our culture still in this era. I am very happy to see your online services, as a hope to forward our culture to our future generations. I have done puja in the temple and annaprasana as well with the help of pujanpujari really impressed me to book puja in future as well.
sreena –
I Booked pujari services from Puja N Pujari for my son’s Annaprasana. The purohit came right time with all the puja materials & performed the Annaprasana pooja rituals to our full satisfaction. This is the 3rd time I am booking their services.
Vasudev –
I have booked pandit for the Annaprasana ceremony. The pandit came on time and brought all the essentials required for the pooja. The mantras were chanted very clearly and did very well. We are satisfied and happy with your service.
Dinesh –
It was a very great experience for me. The purohit was professional and helpful. Pooja was excellent. this pooja ceremony was one of the most memorable moments in my life. Thank you so much to all the team and special thanks to Kalyan Shastri Ji.
Deepak Kumar –
We have booked a puja for the rice feeding ceremony for my daughter. Guruji Rohit Swamy was appointed for puja. He started the puja as per the muhurat time and completed it as per Vedic procedures. Thank you for sending a good purohit for the puja.
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Hassle-free online booking, superb initiative to get professional pandit and pooja material.
Divakar –
Very good service and professional Veda pandits. The priest was on time and completed the pooja with utmost sincerity. Thank you very much priest for completing pooja.
Sandeep –
The best pandit services in Bangalore. Pandit is professional and elegant. This is the second time I choose Pujanpujari for the first rice-eating ceremony. The puja was extraordinary and we enjoyed the ceremony. I appreciate Mr. Rohit Swamy for his dedication, patience, and efforts in arranging the puja. Thank you so much, Guruji. I would definitely call you again for all my future events.