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Onnoprashon (Mukhe Bhaat)Onnoprashon (Mukhe Bhaat)
Onnoprashon (অন্নপ্রাশন), also known as Mukhe Bhaat, is a joyful and sacred Bengali ritual that marks the baby’s first intake of solid food. It is one of the most cherished milestones in a child’s life and is celebrated with great enthusiasm and devotion in Bengali households.
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The ceremony is not just about feeding; it is a traditional Vedic ritual that blesses the child with health, strength, longevity, and prosperity.
What is Onnoprashon?
- The word Onnoprashon means “grain initiation” or “first rice feeding”
- The baby is fed a small quantity of sweet rice or kheer for the first time
- A puja is performed to invoke divine blessings before feeding
- After the feeding, the child is encouraged to pick from a set of symbolic items placed on a plate:
- Book or Pen – symbolizes wisdom and knowledge
- Gold – represents wealth
- Soil – indicates a future in land or real estate
- Food – shows qualities of generosity and empathy
The chosen item is believed to hint at the baby’s future inclination or destiny
When is Onnoprashon Performed?
- Ideally conducted in the 6th or 7th month after birth
- Date is chosen based on the baby’s Janma Nakshatra, Tithi, and family traditions
- Conducted on an auspicious day as per Bengali Panjika
Rituals in a Traditional Bengali Onnoprashon
- Ganesh and Lakshmi Puja to bless the occasion with peace and prosperity
- Punyahavachanam & Kalash Puja for purification
- Feeding Ritual: The father or maternal uncle usually feeds the baby the first spoon of kheer
- Item Selection Game: Symbolic items are arranged for the baby to choose from
- Mantra chanting and Ashirwad (blessings) from elders follow the rituals
- Bhog/Naivedya is offered to the deities and shared among guests
Benefits of Onnoprashon Puja
- Blesses the child with health, longevity, and protection
- Symbolically cleanses the child’s system to accept solid food safely
- Helps invoke divine grace for physical and spiritual growth
- Makes the introduction to solid food a memorable and auspicious event
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- Experienced Bengali Pandits from Vedic backgrounds
- Complete puja setup with samagri and guidance
- Assistance in muhurtham selection
- Customized packages for home celebrations or venue setups
- Optional prasad and kheer preparation suggestions provided
Mark your baby’s first bite of food with divine blessings and family joy.
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After the booking, BookMyPooja assigns a relevant, qualified Pandit as per your preference. Pandit ji calendar is booked, and information is shared back with you within 24-48 hours of booking
BookMyPooja has a wide network of registered Pandits who can attend to multiple type of rituals. Unless it is a high demand season such as Festivals, the Pandit as per your preference is usually available
BookMyPooja has a wide network of registered Pandits who can attend to multiple type of rituals. Unless it is a high demand season such as Festivals, the Pandit as per your preference is usually available.
In case of unavailability of preferred language pandit, BookMyPooja will assign a Pandit that closely matches with your culture
Such as - If a Marathi Pandit is not available in Bangalore, Hindi Pandit will be assigned for the same ritual
All our registered Pandits are trained not to ask for Dakshina amount from the customer. If you find yourself in a position where you are asked for an extra amount from the priests or any of our associates, please inform us immediately on our customer support number +91 8150878717 via Call / WhatsApp or drop us a note at support@bookmypooja.online
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- If the pooja is cancelled for more than 96 hours, 90% amount will be refunded
- If the pooja is cancelled for 48 to 96 hours, 50% amount will be refunded
- If the pooja is cancelled for 0 to 48 hours, no amount will be refunded
We strive to provide the best experience possible, however in some cases if Pandit ji can not attend to the scheduled Pooja, BookMyPooja shall process full refund within 5 working days.
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