concept   birth
culture   India
statement   Birth in India involves religious ceremonies, astrological significance, and traditions such as naming and first feeding ceremonies.
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1 birth India Celebrated with special religious ceremonies and rituals, such as the naming ceremony and cradle ceremony 1
2 birth ceremonies India Namkaran (naming ceremony) and Annaprashan (first feeding ceremony) are important rituals held shortly after the birth 1
3 birth customs India The baby's first haircut is an important ritual and the hair is often offered to the gods at a temple. 1
4 birth practices India Extended family members often participate and support the mother during and after birth 1
5 birth rituals India Namkaran ceremony (naming ceremony) and Doljanchi (first birthday celebration) are important birth rituals 1
6 born India The time and date of birth is considered important for determining the child's astrological chart and future predictions. 1
7 born India The exact moment of birth is often considered significant, and astrological charts are commonly prepared based on the time of birth. 1
8 water birth India Seen as unusual and not widely practiced 1