Annapraashana

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Annapraashana marks an infant's first intake of food other than milk. The term annaprashan literally means "food feeding" or "eating of food. It is an occasion for celebration, and extended family, friends and neighbours are invited to attend. Rice has become more common in modern times and symbolizes food in general.

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Benefits:

• Performing this pooja helps the child have good digestion and which will in-turn help the child to grow healthy and strong

• Anything unhealthy or any substance that cause illness to the child will be cleansed once this pooja is performed

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Pooja Items Required

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