( Lord Ganesha and the family deities · At home )

Namkaran Puja

प्रतिनिधि दृश्य · Representative ritual scene

01 / मंदिर · Temple: At home
02 / अवधि · Duration: Providers list roughly 1 to 4 hours
03 / देवता · Deity: Lord Ganesha and the family deities

The naming ceremony, one of the sixteen samskaras, where the parents announce the child's name after prayers.

The rite at a glance

What it is

Namkaran is the naming ceremony, one of the sixteen samskaras. After prayers, the parents announce the child's name to the family. Many families build the name on the syllable linked to the birth nakshatra.

Why families do it

Traditionally the moment a child is formally welcomed into the family and community.
Priests often help choose a name from the birth nakshatra.
It is a custom of faith, and no outcome is guaranteed.

When it is done

Traditionally in the first two weeks after birth, with the 10th, 11th and 12th day all named in the texts.
Weekdays usually preferred: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.
Nakshatras often chosen include Ashwini, Mrigashira, Pushya, Hasta, Anuradha.
The exact date and time come from the panchang for your city, so ask your priest or astrologer to confirm.

Read the full timing rules

Vidhi in brief

The baby is bathed and dressed in new clothes.
A muhurta is fixed with the family priest.
Ganesh puja is done and a kalash is installed.
The family deities are worshipped.
The parents announce the name, often whispered into the child's right ear.
Relatives bless the child, and a meal is shared.

How long it takes

Providers list roughly 1 to 4 hours

What providers list

Providers list this rite from ₹3,699 to ₹7,100. Most listings fall between ₹5,100 and ₹6,100, across 16 listings from 4 providers. Prices were read on 2026-09-15. Packages differ in priests, place and inclusions, so confirm with the provider.

More rites explained here: Griha Pravesh Puja, Vastu Shanti Puja, Mundan (Chudakarana)

( What happens )

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The baby is bathed and dressed in new clothes. After Ganesh puja and prayers, the parents announce the name, often built on the syllable linked to the child's birth nakshatra. Relatives gather and a meal follows.

( Samagri )

what the ritual uses.

01Kalash with mango leaves
02Rice, turmeric and kumkum
03Flowers and fruit
04New clothes for the child
05Ghee lamp (diya)

( Context matters )

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corroborated source set

Texts differ on the day: the 10th, 11th or 12th day after birth are all named, and some families hold it later. Ask your family priest.

( Sources reviewed )

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01Wikipedia — Namakarana (timing, name choice, the ceremony)Checked 2026-10-04

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Namkaran Puja

प्रतिनिधि दृश्य · Representative ritual scene

01 / मंदिर · Temple

At home

02 / अवधि · Duration

Providers list roughly 1 to 4 hours

03 / देवता · Deity

Lord Ganesha and the family deities

The naming ceremony, one of the sixteen samskaras, where the parents announce the child's name after prayers.

The rite at a glance

What it is

Why families do it

Traditionally the moment a child is formally welcomed into the family and community.
Priests often help choose a name from the birth nakshatra.
It is a custom of faith, and no outcome is guaranteed.

When it is done

Traditionally in the first two weeks after birth, with the 10th, 11th and 12th day all named in the texts.
Weekdays usually preferred: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.
Nakshatras often chosen include Ashwini, Mrigashira, Pushya, Hasta, Anuradha.
The exact date and time come from the panchang for your city, so ask your priest or astrologer to confirm.

Read the full timing rules

Vidhi in brief

The baby is bathed and dressed in new clothes.
A muhurta is fixed with the family priest.
Ganesh puja is done and a kalash is installed.
The family deities are worshipped.
The parents announce the name, often whispered into the child's right ear.
Relatives bless the child, and a meal is shared.

How long it takes

Providers list roughly 1 to 4 hours