The traditional naming ceremony for a newborn — one of the sixteen sanskaras — where the child is blessed and formally given their name at an auspicious time.
Performed by Certified Gurukul Scholars
Naam Karan is the Hindu naming sanskar, performed in a baby's early weeks. It is one of the shodasha (sixteen) sanskaras that mark life's milestones. The scholar determines the child's moon sign (rashi) from the Kundli, and the chosen name is announced and blessed at an auspicious Muhurta — welcoming the child's identity into the world with prayers for a happy, prosperous life.
Families perform it to formally and auspiciously name a newborn; bless the child with health, happiness and a prosperous future; honour a cherished sanskar and family tradition.
Naam Karan is Muhurta-driven — an auspicious day and time are chosen for the naming, usually within the baby's first few weeks. The right Muhurta is recommended during the free consultation; a few days' lead time helps with Samagri sourcing.
Our scholar arrives with all the puja Samagri. You only arrange a few household items and a clean space — nothing to source or worry about.
Samagri may vary slightly with the scale of your Sankalpa and seasonal availability. Anything specific is always confirmed during your free consultation.
The intention is set and Ganesha is honoured first.
The sacred pot and nine planets are invoked.
The scholar reads the child's moon sign from the Kundli to guide the name.
The name is announced and the child is blessed at the auspicious moment.
The blessing is sealed in the sacred fire, followed by Aarti and prasad.
Every booking starts with a short conversation — we understand your Sankalpa, recommend the right Muhurta (auspicious timing), and confirm the details. No obligation.
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