concept   newborn
culture   India
statement   In India, newborns are given traditional baths, named by elders, and given symbolic jewelry for protection.

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1 infant India Infants are traditionally given gold or silver jewelry as a sign of good luck and protection. 1
2 newborn India Newborns are often given traditional herbal baths for health and spiritual reasons shortly after birth. 1
3 newborn India Newborn babies are usually given names chosen by elders in the family, often based on cultural or religious significance. 1