Annaprashan Sanskar in Varanasi

Annaprashan Sanskar samagri list

• Kalash, mango leaves and coconut
• Roli, haldi, chandan and kumkum
• Akshat (unbroken rice)
• Flowers and a garland
• Paan leaves, supari and cloves
• Diya, ghee and cotton wicks
• Incense sticks and camphor
• Freshly made kheer or payasam for the baby
• A silver bowl and spoon, as per custom
• New clothes for the baby
• Fruits and sweets for prasad

The Pandit confirms the final list for your family's vidhi, and Pandit ji can arrange the samagri in Varanasi at an additional cost, agreed after discussion.

Annaprashan Sanskar vidhi, step by step

1. 1Ganesh Puja and Sankalp. The ceremony begins with Lord Ganesha’s worship and a sankalp with the parents’ names, gotra and the child’s name.
2. 2Kalash and Annapurna Puja. A kalash is established and prayers are offered to Annapurna Devi and the family deity.
3. 3Offering the Food. The kheer or rice prepared for the baby is first offered to the deities with mantras.
4. 4First Feeding. A family elder, parent or maternal uncle feeds the baby a small portion, as per custom.
5. 5Object Choosing (optional). Where it is part of the family’s tradition, a few objects are placed before the baby and the family enjoys seeing which one they pick.
6. 6Blessings and Aarti. Elders bless the child, the Pandit concludes with aarti, and prasad is shared.