SEEMANTHAM (BABY SHOWER)
Seemantham function is performed on Pregnant Women for a healthy delivery of the child without any obstacles. The Vedic Mantras chanted during Seemantham gives positive energy to the baby inside the womb and the mother. Performing this ceremony helps in uplifting the brain of the baby in the womb. By listening to the mantras chanted, women get purified and in turn, helps the baby to have a sharp and intellectual mind Blessings of all the elders and the lords help in the smooth delivery of the baby.
Materials required for puja
| NAME | QUANTITY |
|---|
| Turmeric powder | 1/4 Lb |
| Kumkum | 1 Packet |
| Sandalwoodpaste / Powder | 1 Packet |
| Agarabathi /Incesense sticks | 1 Packet |
| Camphor | 1 Packet |
| Betel Leaves and Nuts | 15 Betel Leaves/15 Betel Nuts |
| Flower Garland | 2 |
| Flowers | 4 bunches |
| Fruits | 12 Bananas and 5 other Fruits |
| Coconuts | 4 |
| Rice | 5 Lbs |
| Kalasa Vasthram | 1Towel or 2 Yds cloth |
| coins ( quarters ) | 20 |
| Sugar Candy (Misri/Kalakanda) | 1 Packet |
| Ghee | 1 lb |
| Paruppu Thenga (Tamil) | 1 Set ( 2 ) |
| A new dress for muhurtham | 1 |
Other Puja Materials
- Deepam ( Lamp ), Oil, Match Box, Cotton Wicks
- Kalasam, Panchapatra and Uddharini, Small Trays 2 nos.
- Big Trays 2 nos., Small Cups 5 nos.
- Asirvada New Dresses, Blankets 2 Nos. (For guest Seating)
- Paper Napkins and Paper Plates (sufficient quantities)
- Aluminium Foil and approximately 6 Aluminium trays
