ANNA PRAASHANAM

The Annaprashana is also known as Annaprashana vidhiAnnaprasan or Anna-prasanam or Anna Prashashan, is an Indian culture that marks an infant’s first intake of food other than milk. The term annaprashan literally means “food feeding” or “eating of food. It is usually carried out when the child is six to eight months old — odd months for girls and even months for boys — when the teeth have begun to appear, though the child may be weaned at a later time. It is an occasion for celebration, and extended family, friends, and neighbors are invited to attend.

Required Materials for the Pooja

NAMEQUANTITY
Turmeric powder1/4 Lb
Kumkum1 Packet
Sandalwood Powder1 Packet
Incesense sticks1 Packet
Camphor1 Packet
Betel Leaves and Nuts8 + 8
Flowers2 Bunches of colorful roses,
2 packs of any of these (Jasmine/Arali/Lilly/Mullai/Marigolds/Lotus/button roses)
Fruits12 Bananas and other fruits
Coconuts3
Mango Leaves1 Bunch
Rice4 Lb
Kalas vastram1 Towel or 2 Yards fabric
coins ( quarters )15
NaivedyamMilk payasam
New dress for the Baby 

Other Puja Materials from Home:

  • Deepam ( Lamp ), Oil, MatchBox, Cotton Wicks
  • Kalasam, Panchapatra, and Uddahrini, Small trays 2 nos.
  • Big trays 2 nos., Small Cups 5 nos.
  • Aashirvada New Dresses, Blankets 2 nos.
  • Paper Napkins and Paper Plates (sufficient quantity)