Annaprashan Puja

Hindu culture is full of different samskaras. Annaprashan Puja is one such important ceremony. The occasion when a baby consumes food for the first time is celebrated as Annaprashan Ceremony. It is a time of celebration where friends and family are invited to be a part of this joyous occasion. The process is also known as the 'First Rice Eating Ceremony'. It is known by different names like 'Mukhe Bhaat', 'Choroonu', and 'Bhaatkhulai'. It is performed on even days for boys and odd days for girls.