Seemantham | Baby Shower | Valaikappu
Seemantham | Baby Shower | Valaikappu | Purohit for Seemantam Ceremony
Seemantham ceremony is an important Hindu Vedic procedure prescribed, among the Shodash Samskars performed during the pregnancy of the mother-to-be.
Seemantham is generally performed after the completion of five months of pregnancy.
We have best Vedic Hindi Pandits, Bengali Purohits, Bihari pandit, Oriya Pandit, Marathi Gurujis, Tamil Vadhyars, or Priests from different sects, languages like Kannada, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Bengali, Bihari, Oriya, Gujarati, Rajasthani and more.
We offer Pandits for Seemantham ceremony in cities like Bangalore, Chennai, Mumbai, Pune, Hyderabad along with Kshetras like Udupi, Sringeri, Kollur, Kumbakonam, Gokarna, Rameshwaram, Ujjain and many more cities across India.
Seemantham | Baby Shower | Valaikappu |Purohit for Seemantam Ceremony
Perform Seemantham, Valaikappu, Godh Bharai or baby shower with best Pandit, Purohit, Panthulu or Vadhyar from AstroPuja.
Seemantham ceremony is an important Hindu Vedic procedure prescribed, among the Shodash Samskars performed during the pregnancy of the mother-to-be. Seemantham is generally performed after the completion of five months of pregnancy. Other names for Seemantham ceremony are Seemantonnayana (Sanskrit/ Kannada), Godh Bharai (Hindi), Valai Kappu (Tamil), Sreemantha, Khoro, Dohal Jevan etc.
Baby Shower
Baby Shower is a popular Western celebration done during the final month of pregnancy. Seemantonnayanam or simply Seemantham meaning is “Parting of the hair”.
Why perform Seemantham ceremony?
Seemantham ceremony is performed to pray Gods for a safe pregnancy that results in safety of the foetus and safe-birth of the child. Mother-to-be is treated as Lakshmi (Goddess of Wealth). The pregnant woman is anointed with Dravyas and presented with new sari, bangles and many goodies.
Seemantham Vidhi
Seemantham arrangements mainly consists of varieties of nourishing eatable goodies, Puja materials and fresh flowers. Seemantam may be performed in homes, temples, Homa Kuteeras, Halls or Kshetras. Seemantham may be coupled with Udaka Shanti for safeguarding the mother-to-be and the family from evil spirits and negative forces.
Pureprayer provides a complete guidance on the performance of the ‘Seemantham’ in traditional manner. Our purohits are multi-lingual and can speak Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Hindi, Marathi etc.
Our Seemantham Ceremony Service Includes
- Consultation with Astrologer or Purohits in Identifying the ‘Muhurtham/Mahurat’ (auspicious date and time) for the ceremony
- Selection of a place or a Kshetra for the ceremony
- Selection of an appropriate purohit (Iyer, Iyengar, Madhwa, Smartha etc) for the ceremony
- All ‘Samagri’ (puja materials) along with other arrangements at the venue
Perform Seemantham, Valaikappu, Godh Bharai or baby shower with best Pandit, Purohit, Panthulu or Vadhyar from AstroPuja.
Puja Samagri List | Seemantham
Here is a list of commonly needed samagri (items) for the Seemantham function, which can vary depending on regional customs:
1. Main Puja Items
- Turmeric Powder (Haldi) and Kumkum
- Sandalwood Paste (Chandan)
- Agarbatti (Incense sticks) and Dhoop
- Flowers
- Betel Leaves and Betel Nuts
- Coconut
- Rice Grains
- Fruits
- Ghee Lamps and Oil Lamps
- Camphor (Kapoor)
- Akshata
2. Special Items for Seemantham
- Mirror: Often used symbolically during the ceremony.
- Comb: As part of the rituals symbolizing care for the mother-to-be.
- Saree and Blouse Piece: Offered to the expecting mother as a gift.
- Bangles: Symbolizing protection and blessings for the baby.
- Sacred Thread (Mouli): Tied to the mother’s wrist for protection.
- Grains and Pulses: Symbolizing prosperity, often used in certain rituals.
- Vasthram (Clothes): For the deity and the couple.
- Dry Fruits and Sweets: For prasad and distributing to guests.
Seemantham | Baby Shower | Valaikappu