Naming Ceremony

Naming Ceremony

Aranjanam

Kodi

Thandai

Bangles

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• On an auspicious day (normally on the 16th day) the naming ceremony is performed. This function is conducted by the maternal grandparents.
• Kodi or aranjanam will be brought from the maternal side. Baby Boy : Kodi ; Baby Girl : Aranjanam, bangles, sliver thandai and panchaloha thandai.
• A manjal string (around the waist of the baby) which has been tied on the 3rd day of baby's birth will be replaced by a black string on this day (16th day).
• The black string will contain a thayathu, a piece of umbilical cord (kept inside the thayathu), and a small key.
• Thandai and bangles will be gifted by the paternal aunts.
• Paternal grandparents will also gift some jewels like chain and bangles.
• New garments are given to the parents and newborn by the maternal grandparents.
• Paddy/ Rice should be spread on tray for writing the name of the child.
• The baby is placed on the father's lap and the chosen name is written on the paddy/rice.
• Father whispers the name in the right ear of the baby thrice. Mother also follow suit.
• In a cup honey should be kept. A gold ring will be dipped in the honey and placed on the baby's tongue, allowing it to taste.
• Kappu arasi will be offered in the pooja. The father announces the name to the guest,after the name is announced, it will be distributed.
• The name is again whispered in the baby's right ear thrice by the grandparents.
• Boondi will be distributed by the baby's paternal side.
• A grand lunch is served after the ceremony.
• As thamboolam, boondi packets are distributed.
• After a month, the parents and baby make a visit to the temple.Archanai is performed in the name of the parents sans baby.
• Till the completion of the 1st birthday, Archanai will not be performed for the child during temple visits.