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Name: kishore
Country: India
Comment:
i want modern hindu names starting letter with M for baby boy. could help me out.

Name: Stacey
Country: U.S.A.
Comment:
I have a friend who's wife is expecting a baby in September. This is his first baby and he is so excited. It is a boy. I would like to make him a baby quilt, but I cannot find any references to baby quilts being part of India Culture. Can you help? Is a baby quilt an appropriate gift? What types of fabric do you use?

Name: asha
Country: India
Comment:
Can anyone tell me step by step how to do 7th month Function according to Telugu custom.Is it done at mothers’s place or inlaws place.Who does the Function.Pl.advice

Name: natasha patel
Country: United Kingdom
Comment:
I am going to have my godh bharanu ceremony, but in the ceremony once the lap was filed and then you would return it back to the number of times you are pregnant, but there is a significance of not dropping the rice that is filled in your lap. What does it mean if you did drop the rice?

Name: geets
Country: India
Comment:
Hi, My god bharai is day after tomorrow...after reading this article i have become aware of the importance of this ceremony..i m going to put mehendi on my feet and hands and am going to dress up really nice :-)

Name: Swita
Country: India
Comment:
Gjpt

Name: swapna
Country: India
Comment:
i want to know the gender of my baby as of now iam 7th month carrying

Name: APatel
Country: U.S.A.
Comment:
Teresa - you aren't in a position the give a traditional Indian babys shower as you are not the girl's mother or mother-in-law. Though I am sure she would not mind having a second American baby shower for fun. We are having two, one traditional one his mother will host and one for us with our American, Indian, and all other friends - as we have friends from all over the world. Good Luck.

Name: APatel
Country: U.S.A.
Comment:
I am white and married to a wonderful Gujarati man. I have lasted just fine. Please remember we are all individuals no matter where we were originally from. My Srimantham will be hosted my by mother in law. These things seem to vary from state to state and town to town. It is nice to see a forum on this subject for reference since there is such variety and little literature on the subject as compared to weddings. Jai Shree Krishna.

Name: finally babies
Country: U.S.A.
Comment:
I'm finally having my babies...but no one want to hold the shower! Who "should" want to hold it? I have been told that it's generally your inlaws that are excited and want to do this? Is the ceremony a blessing for the babies?

Name: k
Country: India
Comment:
I am American and have an Indian friend i would like to hold a baby shower for, is this ok? it is traditional in america for friends to often hold these for friends...is this something that would be considered ok for me to do? Thanks

Name: DSG
Country: U.S.A.
Comment:
I am close to my due date. My parents are Bengali, my husband is Kashmiri - we are Hindu. We had both a Godh Barai (in-law side) and a Bengali 'shaadh' (my mother's wish). Effectively, the sentiments are the same. They are blessings for the mother-to-be. The difference is simply in the ritual carried out. The Godh Barai was a blessing using fruits, given to the mother (I also dressed up quite nicely in a wedding sari I had). The shaadh was a little less fanfare, but still involved dressing up and being blessed by friends and elders using 5 traditional puja items and putting vermillion on the mother-to-be. These exact rituals vary as we assimilate....but effectively are the same idea. Depends on how traditional you want to be.

Name: qinwrjotir
Country: Macedonia
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Name: Anna
Country: United Kingdom
Comment:
i recently had a miscarriage and my bf and i were wounderin if there is any ceremony that can be done. im guji n my bf is sikh we would like it to be a hindu ritual ceronmny... let me know pls xx thanks xx

Name: annoymouse
Country: U.S.A.
Comment:
for bs patel above.. you married a guju and ur white...get a divorce dipshit ur not gonna last

Name: Sushil
Country: India
Comment:
I want to invite many person for Godh barna but i am not getting proper words and paragraph wht whould i write and give the invitation , so please help me on the same

Name: please sugest me few names with BHI
Country: India
Comment:
BHI letter

Name: jyotsna
Country: India
Comment:
i want to know about the rasam of god bharai in hindu punjabi family. thanks

Name: Ram
Country: India
Comment:
want baby name starting with the letter T But it should be cute and trendy one

Name: Jayanthi
Country: India
Comment:
Please suggest any good name from E, No and Y for Baby Boy.

Name: priya
Country: India
Comment:
hiiii india parentin m very new 2 this site ....nd just luvin it...m a jaini mu godh bharai will b very soon though my inlaws r nt doin it my parents r keen 2 do it .i would like 2 know mre abt this festival so that we can make it memorable....

Name: Sobin
Country: India
Comment:
It was very amaizing site.I like very much

Name: jimmy
Country: India
Comment:
please guide for right name

Name: jingrasin
Country: U.S.A.
Comment:
Where are the answers to all these wonderful questions. I am planning a baby shower for and Indian friend of mine and would love some advise Judy

Name: Babita
Country: U.S.A.
Comment:
my sister-in-law is married to an american. Thus she wants all the rituals of hindu/gujarati. I will be doing her godh bharna (shrimant). Pls give me information on this topic so i can share it with her in laws.

Name: Sudhanshu
Country: India
Comment:
Pls suggest me two names for my babies in Hindi or Bengali synonims of those will Goddes Laxmi and Durga/Sarashwati

Name: Rita singh
Country: U.S.A.
Comment:
looking for a name starting with s

Name: kamla
Country: U.S.A.
Comment:
we rae Punjabies & our son is married to Gujrati girl and is expecting twins in April/may. i am very ignorent aboutthe Indian customs since I vcame to this country right after I got married. Pl. help me or lighten me with the rituals I am supposed to do. Thanks. kamla

Name: M.Y.
Country: U.S.A.
Comment:
Hi BS Patel. I have had a similar situation, but if I were you, I wouldn't look at your "predicament" along the lines of what you are or aren't "obligated" to do. If, as you say, you and your husband share the same faith, remember that the Gujarati ceremony for the child is just that...a ceremony. Participating in the ceremony makes you no less Hindu as being sprinkled makes you Catholic. You know as well as I do that it is not the act, but what is in the heart. His family will be your family for your entire lives. Look at this ceremony as another educational and CULTURAL experience. It is an expression of love for your child...how can this be bad? As for your "comfort" with the ceremony, you must remember that you married outside your culture, and there will be things that arise that will be outside your comfort zone. This is who your husband is. I think you should go with it and be grateful for all of the many exciting things your child will be exposed to throughout his or her life. Do you plan to keep your child from learning anything about his Indian heritage? You can teach your child to the best of your ability, but ultimately, you will leave the fate (and faith) of your child in God's hands. Make your family happy and enjoy the experience yourself. You won't regret it, though you might if you refuse the ceremony.

Name: ba,bhi,
Country: India
Comment:
telugu names

Name: SHASHI
Country: India
Comment:
PLEASE SUGGEST ME NAME FOR MY MALE CHILD DATE OF BIRTH-17/09/2006 & TIME IS 12.47 P.M MY E-MAIL I.D.is cruse2005@indiatimes.co

Name: SHASHI
Country: India
Comment:
PLEASE SUGGEST ME NAME FOR MY MALE CHILD DATE OF BIRTH-17/09/2006 & TIME IS 12.47 P.M

Name: ujjval patel
Country: India
Comment:
suggest classic names for my cute baby girl.

Name: prakash/gunjan
Country: India
Comment:
We are Sindhi's.My son is settled in USA, Baby Shower is planned for my DIL, what is system in USA, for parents

Name:
Country: Israel
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Name: KATIE
Country: U.S.A.
Comment:
I WILL BE ATTENING THE 7TH MONTH GODH BHARNA OF A FRIEND. WHAT SHOUD I TAKE WITH ME FOR A GIFT? AND IS THERE ANYTHING SPECIAL I NEED TO DO WHEN I AM THERE?

Name: abirami
Country: India
Comment:
nice to read very informative

Name: mnichol@state.pa.us
Country: india
Comment:
I am a catholic male & have the honor of being "god father" to my friend's son. The baby turns age 1yr on 8-6-06. What tratitional gift whould be appropriate?

Name:
Country: guadeloupe
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Name: desi patel
Country: usa
Comment:
Can any suggest me good name for baby boy ?

Name: uttam.avachite@yahoo.co.in
Country: india
Comment:
Suggest me a good hindu Baby's Name

Name: Tara
Country: usa
Comment:
I want to know how to do this resam step by step

Name: Tara
Country: india
Comment:
I want to know more about this Godh Bhana resam for I want to do a baby shower

Name: tara
Country: india
Comment:
i would like to know about this godharna for I want to do an Indian baby shower.

Name: bs patel
Country: usa
Comment:
I am a white catholic woman, married to a hindu man(gujarati) Our child will be baptised catholic, his parents want to have a large religious ceremony for a baby shower. I am not comfortable with this since we are raising our children according to our faith. They had requested a hindu wedding ceremony which we had. What am I obligated to do?

Name: k
Country: india
Comment:
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Name: s
Country: india
Comment:
boy

Name: GULLE
Country: mexico
Comment:
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Name: iqbal
Country: india
Comment:
i need good girl friend

Name: Sehry
Country: canada
Comment:
Hi, I am doing my research paper on godh bharai, the Indian baby shower. Please email me details on this topic at sehrish@yorku.ca. Thanks.

Name: naresh
Country: india
Comment:
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Name: diya
Country: india
Comment:
fathers name Rajib , mother name diya

Name: sapna
Country: usa
Comment:
I am pregnant, but have had two miscarriages. I am gujarati. Should I still have a baby shower?

Name: s
Country: india
Comment:
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Name: yespan
Country: italy
Comment:
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Name: r. patel
Country: usa
Comment:
Hi, I would like to know what the Gujarati baby shower (Srimanth)involves. A step by step guide on the ritual to be carried out. What type of attire the mother to be needs to wear on this day. What the inlaws need to do and give and what the mother needs to do and give.

Name: indrajit
Country: india
Comment:
i want beautiful new born baby name boy and girl both name starting character (I/s) with good meaning indrajit_cal05@yahoo.com

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Country: pakistan
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Name: S
Country: australia
Comment:
I wanted to now new punjabi for girls starting with S

Name: ganesh
Country: india
Comment:
my first daughter's name is esha pls.suggest me girl name for my second daughter.

Name: subha atluri
Country: usa
Comment:
i want to know detailed steps of sreemantham{TELUGU}.please email meat subhaatluri@yahoo.com

Name: anwesha
Country: india
Comment:
pls suggst me some bengali unique names for my new born baby

Name: rajvir c boradhara
Country: india
Comment:
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Name: Chasity Horton
Country: usa
Comment:
I think you take the baby something like some bootles, baby wipes or something like that.

Name: shailesh puro
Country: india
Comment:
My wife is carrying 7 months. i want to know about god bharai procedure. Tell me somthing about dohale jewan. on my eamil id i.e Shailesh.Puro@intertek.com or shaileshpuro@rediffmail.com Thanks & regds Shailesh

Name: shailesh puro
Country: india
Comment:
My wife is carrying 7 months. i want to know about god bharai procedure. Tell me somthing about dohale jewan. Thanks & regds Shailesh

Name: Mahi
Country: usa
Comment:
Can someone please email me details on N. Indian or Punjabi godh bharai at my email: mkapur74@yahoo.com

Name: archana
Country: india
Comment:
Hi, I'm pregnant for first time. I'm 7 months pregnant. We live in USA.And me and my husband don't know anything about "Gujrati god bharai". So can you please give us the detail step-by-step pooja for god bharai? It will be really helpful to us. What my Mother and In-laws suppose to give me on this special day? When is the best time to do this? Please give me as much as information you can on "gujju god bharai". I'm really waiting for your reply. My email id is archanapv9@yahoo.com

Name: payal
Country: usa
Comment:
please tell me about nau masik rakhdi tying at time of godh bharai as gujarati tradition. how to prepare it? or send me photos because my godh bharai will in month of november. prshah_123@yahoo.com

Name: elsa
Country: usa
Comment:
Hello, I am pregnant for the first time and my mom wants to celebrate it in a traditional Kerala fashion. Please tell me what this entails. Looking forward to your response. She had mentioned a celebration in my 7th month. Please write to ent012305@hotmail.com THANKS

Name: moonmoon
Country: india
Comment:
this is a great website. i am 7 weeks due. please let me know how to perform Saadh according to bengali ritual...on what date . i am eagerly waiting for your reply. thanks for the wonderful information. moonmoonc2003@yahoo.com

Name: Nidhi
Country: india
Comment:
Please Let me know how does sindhi perform Baby Shower nidhi.dham@gmail.com

Name: Renuka
Country: canada
Comment:
Please Let me know how does sindhi perform Baby Shower

Name: sakhi
Country: usa
Comment:
I would like to receive maharashtrian style god bharai i.e. dohala jevan vidhi . Please send me so at pahat@indiatimes.com

Name: guest
Country: usa
Comment:
can someone tell me the maharashtrian rituals for dolha jevan? i want to do the same for one of my friends but do not know anything about it. my email is kulkarnickk@yahoo.com

Name: ipa
Country: usa
Comment:
I want to plan baby shower, but how do I know when 7th month starts (what week of Prganancy) and ends? What date should I start and how many days per month should I calculate?

Name: S
Country: india
Comment:
PLEASE GIVE ME NAME WHICH START FROM "S"

Name: kripa
Country: india
Comment:
i am pregnant for the first time!i am 6 months preg and my hus wants to have sex at all the nights ...is it safe for the baby?

Name: peach
Country: united kingdom
Comment:
can someone pls tell me why u cant wash your hair till the 7th month? so how are u supposed to clean ur hair? also what if the lady's 1st pregnancy ended in miscarriage can she still have this ceremony! thanks

Name: ra
Country: india
Comment:
it should be ra

Name: sahil
Country: saudi arabia
Comment:
any lady want my child.i m welset here, good monthly income.i m good young(28)if want me marrage.also welcome.any lady want me pls cont. saeedpatel2003@yahoo.com

Name: sukheee
Country: usa
Comment:
I need the details to about punjabi Godh Bharai...I would appreciate your help. thanks

Name: Renuka
Country: usa
Comment:
Please let me know how do sindhi's perform baby shower. renuka.adnani@gmail.com

Name: meg
Country: usa
Comment:
Can anybody tell me the step by step vidhi for gujarati baby shower. My email: meghnit@netscape.net

Name: Sonya
Country: india
Comment:
I am giving babyshower to my nephew's wife. What is the procedure or pooja I am supposed to have.

Name: girls name for new born babys
Country: india
Comment:
new born baby

Name: Thakar Family
Country: india
Comment:
Hi, I'm pregnant for first time. I'm 6 months pregnant. We live in USA.And me and my husband don't know anything about "Gujrati god bharai". So can you please give us the detail step-by-step pooja for god bharai? It will be really helpful to us. What my Mother and In-laws suppose to give me on this special day? When is the best time to do this? Please give me as much as information you can on "gujju god bharai". I'm really waiting for your reply. My email id is thakarshilpa@yahoo.com

Name: prasad
Country: usa
Comment:
V R planning for a srimantham of my wife.I am here alone and all other kith and kin in India.Can u please tell me which is the better gift for presenting my wife. My mail id is sprasad2005@yahoo.com

Name: Megha vora
Country: india
Comment:
I got real god gift. I am very happy. This work was done very beautifully.

Name: ke
Country: india
Comment:
any name

Name: Roswqueen@rediffmail.com
Country: india
Comment:
maharashtra have a ritual called "Dohal jevan" also known as "Oty Bharan" and in hindi known as godh bahrai. On this occassion Hindus give as Dinner party to all the relatives.. the ceremony has one ritual called Pedha kaa barphi.. means these are two indian sweets one represent a baby boy and one a baby girl .. so the would be mother .. selects one from two closed blows filled one filled with pedha (representing baby boy) and other with barphi (representing a baby girl).. and after that all the relatives are distributed with choosed sweets to celebarte the expected kid

Name: marathi girls name for new born babys
Country: india
Comment:
hindus girls name for new born baby

Name: Pat
Country: bangladesh
Comment:
I have been invited to a baby shower for a friend from Bangladesh. She is in her 7th month. I am supposed to bring something sweet. Are we supposed to bring baby gifts or just gifts for the mother to be. Please help. Thank you very much. The party is February 12.

Name: Teresa
Country: usa
Comment:
I have a friend and co-worker from India who is pregnant and would like to give her a traditional indian baby shower. Could you please fill me in on what to do? Thanks, t

Name: denisse
Country: mexico
Comment:
i want 2 know what does a brother in law has to do in the Godh Bharna, and what does the husband do in the ceremony?

Name: hk
Country: Malaysia
Comment:
just delivered premature baby girl at 28 weeks.she's still in incubator at hospital.hope she gain weight and come back home fast.

Name: Andree
Country: Canada
Comment:
I will be attending the 7th moth Godh Bharna of a friend. What gift should I bring?

Name: chhand
Country: USA
Comment:
the article on godh bharna is very informative, i would like to know more about valai kappu , the rituals involed in the ceremony and how it is celebrated. mu e.mail is kulkarnickk@yahoo.com

Name: lom
Country: India
Comment:
how to give

Name: TeluguVeera
Country: USA
Comment:
Is there any specific month we need to do SRIMANTHAM ? Is there any restriction or bad omen attached to 8 th month? I am a telugu person from india

Name: dohale jevan
Country: USA
Comment:
pl. give me suggestion about dohale jevan in indian (marathi tradition ) in hindi god bharai. i don't know how to celebrate. pl. someonne help me. i want to celebrate my sister baby shower from indian marathi tradition pl. send me through mail. roswqueen@rediffmail.com thank you

Name: Shandy
Country: USA
Comment:
Check out this link. They ahve pictures of an Indian shower http://www.indiaparenting.com/funtime/7thmonthphotos/index.shtml

Name: Pri
Country: USA
Comment:
We are a Baby shower in less than a wekkk from now, Can someone plese tell, what indian ceremony is and how to do ? ? email at citytech2005@yahoo.com Thanks.

Name: nish
Country: USA
Comment:
excellent article. My question is does the ceremony have to be on a Sunday? If so why? please reply nish929@hotmail.com

Name: n
Country: India
Comment:
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Name: Dayanand
Country: India
Comment:
my Wife is Expecting Baby in Nov 2004. at her 7th month of pregnency we in maharashtra have a ritual called "Dohal jevan" also known as "Oty Bharan" and in hindi known as godh bahrai. On this occassion Hindus give as Dinner party to all the relatives.. the ceremony has one ritual called Pedha kaa barphi.. means these are two indian sweets one represent a baby boy and one a baby girl .. so the would be mother .. selects one from two closed blows filled one filled with pedha (representing baby boy) and other with barphi (representing a baby girl).. and after that all the relatives are distributed with choosed sweets to celebarte the expected kid

Name: Nanda
Country: India
Comment:
What is the synonym in English for "sreemantham"

Name: Baby K
Country: England
Comment:
I have just found out that i am pregnant. Does anyone know what the rituals are on wshing hair during pregnancy?

Name: usha
Country: England
Comment:
i want to ask you what is needed in khora bharat and how is the ceremony carried out. What do a person do after she has washed the hair at seven months expecting the baby. do we need green cloth, sakar, coconut. Does the girl's in-laws give any present. please reply as soon as possible as the ceremony is going to be carried this sunday on 30/05/04. I would appreciate if i receive the answer by tomorrow.

Name: Robin
Country: USA
Comment:
I've been invited to an India Baby Shower. What type of clothing can I were to celebrate my friends culture? What type of gift should I brign. I am truly honored. The celebration is in 5 days. Thanks allsufficien@tfnmail.com

Name: young daughter
Country: Canada
Comment:
my mom is going to have a baby soon, and we want to have a baby shower with some indian tradition and influence. plz emial me with sum good info @ chinchin2003@msn.com

Name: mrsgupta03
Country: USA
Comment:
My husband is Indian, but I am of European descent. His mausi and bhabhi want to perform the Godh Bharna for me, but his mataji doesn't seem to think it is necessary, since I am not Indian. What is this ceremony, and is it an important part of our baby's heritage?

Name: Angie
Country: Australia
Comment:
Hi, my husband is a North indian, rajputra( shatri ), I was hoping that someone could give me guidelines on how to perform the godh bharai ceremony. Or if I could be emailed ( asingh@barekoala.net ) some steps and procedures, this will be greatly appreciated indeed. Thanks

Name: sanjay
Country: Canada
Comment:
Could someone send me step by step info as to how do cary out hindu baby shower. I have no clue. prasads@sprint.ca

Name: expectant father
Country: USA
Comment:
Is it ok to send out baby shower cards for a Godh Bharna and add in a gift registry slip information for it ? and make it Godh Bharna/baby shower or is it not appropriate ?

Name: Hema
Country: USA
Comment:
I am from Andhrapradesh(Telugu)India,currently living in USA.Could you send me this article on Sreemantham. My e-mail Id : Hemachepuri@yahoo.com Thank-you so much.

Name: Devi
Country: USA
Comment:
This is very similar to the gujarati "Shrimant" vidhi...!! My ceremony was performed a couple weeks ago and it was really grand. Someone had asked a question as to if a lady who has miscarried can perform the godbharai. As far as I know, it is not advisable. Find a married woman from in-law side of mother-to-be who has kids and has never had a miscarriage. That is the prerequisite.

Name: piper
Country: India
Comment:
i would like to find out exactly how (step by step) a sreemantham ceremony takes place. Could someone please send me the info???? E:mail komalarao@hotmail.com

Name: navin
Country: India
Comment:
my son name

Name: Roma
Country: India
Comment:
Can anyone out there tell me how the Tamil sreemantham ceremony is performed, what are the rituals, sweets? Please Help

Name: dadtobe
Country: USA
Comment:
is it ok if the husband performs this ceremony in case mother or mother in law or any other elder ladies are not around? I'm all alone with my wife here and she is in sixth month. Pls reply to me at dadtobe123@yahoo.com

Name: surooha
Country: USA
Comment:
I neeed the complete step by step Godh Bharna Ceremony ASAP. The ceremony is tgo take place witin two days. Thanks for your service. E-mail surooha@aol.com Hasuru

Name: Dee
Country: England
Comment:
Excellent article, well informed. I am due in 5 weeks and JUST wish that my in laws had performed this ceremony for me as it is something I had always wanted. But what can u do?? Good luck to everyone else.

Name: KC
Country: USA
Comment:
Hi, that was a great article. However, is anybody familiar with the Gujarati "khoro bharat" ceremony? It sounds like it is very similar to what is in the article but are there any differences? I know some who were not supposed to wash their hair till they reached this point (7th month).

Name: pramit
Country: India
Comment:
I have became chacha . this is my duty to find bhatija's name?

Name: sreelu
Country: USA
Comment:
V R planning for a srimantham of my vadina.I am here alone and all other kith and kin in India.Can u please tell me what to do and what all we need for that. My mail id is sreedevialla@hotmail.com

Name: Kanchan
Country: USA
Comment:
Is it OK to accept the gift for baby during Godh Bharai, as we are having it in US and some people think it is baby shower and bring gifts for the baby.

Name: Vidya
Country: USA
Comment:
We are planning to do a baby shower for one of our friends.I would like to know the procedure to perform this in a traditional way.My e-mail is vids10@yahoo.com

Name: Leisa
Country: USA
Comment:
My sis-in-law is planning my godh bharna and we would like some information on the ritual. email @ lgurdyal@aol.com . thx.

Name: GodH
Country: Other
Comment:
My nickname is GodH Stands for "God o' d' Hell", but, I guess, the translation 's nice too.

Name: nina
Country: USA
Comment:
Do you put henna on your hands as well as your feet??

Name: pooja saini
Country: India
Comment:
please tell me about nau masik rakhdi tying at time of godh bharai as gujarati tradition. how to prepare it? or send me photos because my godh bharai will in month of november,please please note my e-mail montu2978@yahoo.co.in

Name: Soni
Country: Singapore
Comment:
This is an excellent information....I am Pregnant for the first time and I wish such a cremony could also be performed for me. I am not a Singaporean though..staying with in laws..where should I perform this ceremony? mum's or in laws hse better? Pls advise..

Name: Pooju
Country: India
Comment:
tell me something about Nau Masik Rakhdi.where is it available?or how to oprepare it as per gujarati tradition.

Name: deepa
Country: India
Comment:
2 years back during my godhbharai i had wonderful time with all elders wishing me luck in their own way.this ceremony has different rules in diff. parts of india.being a punjabi married to a south indian mine was an amalgamation of both and loads of love from both sides. i feel lucky to have been made feel so blessed that day.thanks to indian rituals.

Name: Bijlani Family
Country: India
Comment:
This is a nice article for the younger expectant mothers to be to know the traditions Good site. they are away from home

Name: Debra
Country: USA
Comment:
I would like to know what I can give my friend, Shailaja as a gift for a second baby?

Name: Geeta
Country: Canada
Comment:
Thank-you. This is excellent information. Please elaborate further on this article and enter more details as it is very valuable information for us.

Name: Sonia
Country: USA
Comment:
I think this is a great article because it informs indian people here of the traditions in india. Good Job!!

Name: Kalpana
Country: USA
Comment:
I was brought up in India but now living in US.This is very informative and U have done a commendable job.Thanks for reminding the rituals of India for Indians living abroad.Keep it up!

Name: sonia
Country: India
Comment:
Hi I was born and brought up in Bhopal and am married to a punjabi family staying in chennai for over 20 years. I was delighted reading your article and I immediately called up my hubby and asked him to read this article. I am eagerly awaiting for my godh bharna function which is expected in January 2001 and my mother is also all excited to join me in this function.

Name: selvi
Country: USA
Comment:
In Tamil Nadu, where I am from, the function is called "Valai kappu". In the main part of the ceremony the mother to be is adorned with colorful bangles. All invitees are presented with bangles and other gifts. Usually there is a big feast for all invitees including men.

Name: Sema
Country: USA
Comment:
I'm in US and expecting my first child.My mother is here to perform this function.This article is really useful for us as a checklist.Thanks.

Name: Manju Baweja
Country: India
Comment:
I am a mother of two sons.In future this information will help me to welcome my daughter-in-laws because I was not welcomed like this.

Name: sunita
Country: England
Comment:
Could you please tell me why a preganant women cannot wash her hair until the day of her Godha Bharna (for first pregnancies only)? Also why is is that you are forbidden to eat certain foods, such as, coconut & Sesame Seeds until after the Godh Bharna?

Name: Sapna
Country: USA
Comment:
I will be having my baby shower ceremony in October. This was a very informative article. My sister-in-law recently had a miscarriage. Is it alright for her to participate in the ceremony? If not, then who may we ask according to hindu traditon?

Name: Lara
Country: USA
Comment:
I am a midwifery student in the US. I am writing a paper on pregnancy and birth in other cultures. Your website, and this article were very helpful! Thank you!

Name: mamapengu
Country: Other
Comment:
What parts of India is this practiced in? I am Bengali and have never seen this. We have something called Shaadh, which both Hindus and Muslims celebrate.

Name: kamal
Country: Dubai
Comment:
It is very nice to know the ceremony about, but can you please let me know what is the significance and also is this function only for the first child ???

Name: Madhu Hemanth Kumar
Country: USA
Comment:
U have done a good job.People staying in other contries like US will not know correctly how the function will goon.I atleat came to know so many thing from this.Thanks to u.

Name: rama devi
Country: USA
Comment:
its a good job.thanks for reminding the rituals of india for indians living abroad.those r really colorful pictures.

Name: RAJESSMOORTHY
Country: Malaysia
Comment:
I'M PREGNANT FOR FIRST CHILD AND I FEEL SO MUCH HAPPY FOR THE FUNCTION THEY DID FOR ME.....

Name: NAYAN
Country: Dubai
Comment:
Hi, You wont believe i have been hunting for this information for more than 2 weeks and when i finaly did get it, it was great pleasure reading the same. Since i am expecting my first child i wanted this information very badly. Thanks a lots Keep up the good work Nayan

Name: Rohini
Country: USA
Comment:
India is a large country with cutoms varying from each region. My 7th month funtion "Srimantham" was quite different although equally as grand. The main difference is that it was hosted by my mother only. The in-laws are just guests. However, we all had fun and I felt truly blessed.

Name: Shalini
Country: Dubai
Comment:
Its a great effort. Thanks for the information. Surely this will be useful for all first time would-be-mothers who are all alone away from there homeland & without any guidance of their elders.

Name: Anupama Raju
Country: USA
Comment:
This is very useful information for hindu pregnant women. This is really a very excellent work. It's very clearly explained how the ceremony is performed. Thank you very much for the nice work you have done.

Name: ROSALINDA
Country: USA
Comment:
IT IS NICE TO HAVE SO MANY PEOPLE CELEBRATING THE UP COMING BIRTH OF YOUR FIST CHILD

Name: Charoo
Country: Canada
Comment:
Excellent work, Will educate a lot of people overseas on the significance of the Indian rituals.

Name: Shruti
Country: India
Comment:
I am Pregnant for the first time and I wish such a cremony is also performed for me.

Name: Mita Shingwani
Country: India
Comment:
Those are beautoiful pictures!

Name: Manjula Kumar
Country: USA
Comment:
This is very informative for people like us as we are alone here and we don't know anything about all these ceremonies.

Name: amita
Country: India
Comment:
great work.Will educate a lot of people on the significance of the rituals!!!!!

Name: Amelia
Country: USA
Comment:
I will be attending the 7th month Godh Bharna of a friend. What should I take with me as a gift?

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