Maithil Brahman Sanskar by mithilaonline.com
Chhatihar: On the sixth day of birth. Shashthika (Sathi) Bhagwati is worshiped in the evening on a special alpana. The mother and child wear new yellow clothes.Things required are: Purhar Patil, Deep, Earthen pot, Fan made of bamboo (beeain), Kajrauta, Shahi Kant, Knife, Chura, lava, paper, red ink. Namkaran: On the 11th or 12th day of the birth of the child or any auspicious day. Pooja of Panch Devata, Vishnu, Navagraha and Parthiv Shivaling is performed. A suitable name often determined by Rashi of the child is then given to the child. The mother, child and the person performing the pooja and rites wear new clothes. At times, the name is written on the lips of the child with durba stem dipped in madhu. This rite is less prevalent. Annaprashan: In the 6/8 month for male and 7/9 month for female child. On an auspicious day and time (Shubha Muhurta). After performing puja, the child, in new clothes, is fed payas, sweets by an elderly lady. Mundan/ Karnvedha: In 1/3...