Maharashtrian Naming Ceremony – Part II

As promised I am back with the Maharashtrian Naming Ceremony presented through a photo-walk showing you all of the entire Event. All captions under the snaps …

The Celebration Hall Entrance.

The Decorated Baby Swing..

Simple yet Elegant decor for the swing carriage.

The Tutaariwala (Trumpet Guy) in Traditional dress..

The family arriving at the Venue with the Tutaari sound alert…

The parents and the Baby enter the Hall..

The Traditional dish for Rituals and the name in the Khaleeta. (Letter form)

The Rituals begin with ‘Aukshan’.

The ‘Oati Bharna’..giving the auspicious coconut.

Traditional gift giving follows..

The ‘Khaleeta’ with the name is moved over the Swing as a part of the Ritual.

The Aunt (Bua) tells the Baby his name in his ears.

The Uncle (mama) revealing the name to all present..

The name “DEVANSH” revealed..

The Traditional songs being sung by close relatives for the baby.

The relatives now doing Oati Bharna..

Seeking blessings from the elders..

Some posing with close friends..

The proud parents with the baby..

A quick bite as the celebrations continue till late evening..The baby watches on..

Uttpal K

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