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Naamkaran Pooja, also known as the Hindu Naming Ceremony, is one of the most important Sanskaras (sacraments) in a child’s life. It is the sacred ritual in which a newborn baby is formally given a name, marking their spiritual and social identity.

Performed with Vedic mantras and blessings, Naamkaran Pooja connects the child with divine energies, family lineage, and positive planetary influences. This ceremony is usually conducted by an experienced Panditjee according to the Janam Kundli and astrology.

🌸 What Is Naamkaran Pooja?

Naamkaran Pooja is a traditional Hindu ritual where the newborn is given a name based on:

• Date and time of birth

• Nakshatra (birth star)

• Rashi (zodiac sign)

• Planetary positions

The name chosen is believed to influence the child’s personality, health, intelligence, and future success.

🙏 Significance of Naamkaran Sanskar in Hinduism

In Sanatan Dharma, a name is not just an identity—it carries vibrational energy. The Naamkaran ceremony is important because it:

• Invokes blessings of God and ancestors

• Strengthens the child’s destiny and luck

• Protects the child from negative energies

• Establishes social and religious identity

• Aligns the child’s name with favorable planets

According to scriptures, Naamkaran is the 5th or 6th Sanskar performed for a child.

📅 When Is Naamkaran Pooja Performed?

Naamkaran Pooja is usually performed on:

• 11th day, 12th day, or 21st day after birth

• Or within the first 40 days

• Sometimes on the first birthday (if delayed)

The exact date and time (Shubh Muhurat) should always be decided by a Panditjee after analyzing the baby’s Janam Kundli.