What we call for Seemantham in English?

What we call for Seemantham in English?

The word “Seemantham/Seemantha” refers to parting the hair just above the eyebrow where the Goddess of Wealth, Sri Mahalakshmi, resides.

How is Valaikappu function celebrated?

The valaikappu ceremony is a soul purifying process for the mother and the fetus. The whole family gathers to bless the pregnant woman and the unborn child. There is celebration, chanting of holy verses, music and wholesome food.

Can we wear new saree during baby shower?

But its not compulsory to wear the same wedding saree on baby’s shower day. You can wear Latest designer sarees on that day. Make the day most beautiful and happy with the new saree.

Why is baby shower done in 7TH month?

The odd number months are chosen for this ceremony as it believed to bring good luck to the pregnant mother and the baby. However, the 7th month is the most popular and convenient since the baby has reached a safe and stable state by this time.

What is Seemantham in Telugu?

Seemantham is also known by the names ‘poolu mudupu’ (i.e adoring flowers in the hair) and ‘gajulu todagadam’ (i.e wearing glass bangles) in Telugu. It is celebrated in the 5th or 7th or 9th month of pregnancy. Seemantham is one of the 16 Hindu samskaras known as ‘simantonnayana’ in Sanskrit.

What is Seemantham and how is it celebrated?

The same is celebrated in north India as ‘godbharai’ (god (in this word ‘d’ is pronounced as ‘the’) means lap in Hindi and bharai means to fill). The celebration differs from region to region. Seemantham is also known by the names ‘poolu mudupu’ (i.e adoring flowers in the hair) and ‘gajulu todagadam’ (i.e wearing glass bangles) in Telugu.

What is the procedure for Seemantham?

The woman brings the veil to her front on right side and holds it like a pouch. The procedure for Seemantham is simple when compared to traditional Hindu marriage. On a auspicious day and at the auspicious time, the pregnant woman is seated on a chair normally facing East.