Naming Ceremony (Namkaran) Pooja

Why Perform the Namkaran Pooja?

• Blessings for Well-being and Prosperity: The Namkaran Pooja seeks divine blessings for the child’s health, happiness, and prosperity. Through the ritual, the child is protected and guided by divine forces, ensuring a positive and fruitful life.
• Astrological Significance: The name is often chosen based on the baby’s Janam Nakshatra (birth star) and astrological chart. This ensures that the name aligns with the cosmic energies and brings harmony and balance into the child’s life.
• Cultural and Social Identity: The Namkaran ceremony provides the child with an official name, marking their identity within the family, community, and society. It strengthens the connection between the child and their cultural and familial heritage.

Benefits of the Namkaran Pooja:

• Aligns the Child’s Name with Cosmic Energies: The name is chosen based on the child’s birth star (Janam Nakshatra) and astrological chart. This alignment with the celestial forces brings harmony, positivity, and balance, paving the way for a successful and prosperous life.
• Brings Divine Blessings for Health and Prosperity: The Namkaran Pooja invokes blessings from the divine, ensuring that the child is blessed with good health, happiness, and prosperity throughout their life. It also provides protection from negative energies.
• Strengthens Spiritual Growth and Protection: By performing the Pooja, the child is spiritually safeguarded. The name given to the child carries a deeper spiritual significance, offering guidance, protection, and divine favor as the child grows.