Annaprasana

Annaprasana is a Hindu ritual that is performed to introduce solid food to a baby. It is also known as “Annaprashan” or “Mukhe Bhaajan” and it is usually performed between the baby’s 6th and 8th month of age. The ritual is usually performed by a Hindu priest and is attended by the family members and friends of the baby.During the Annaprasana ceremony, the baby is given solid food for the first time, usually in the form of rice mixed with ghee, sugar, or honey.

 A pooja or prayer ceremony is performed, during which various offerings are made to the gods, such as coconuts, fruits, and sweets. The baby is then given blessings by the family and friends, and they may also distribute gifts to the poor.Annaprasana is considered an important ritual in Hindu culture, as it marks the baby’s first step towards becoming a part of the adult world. It is believed to bring good luck and blessings for the baby’s future, and it is also seen as a way to please the gods, who are believed to be pleased by the baby’s first taste of solid food.