जातकर्म(Jatakarma)

To purify the newborn, initiate the child into the spiritual fold, and bless the child with good health and intelligence.

Jatakarma is the ritual performed immediately after the birth of a child to welcome the newborn into the family and society. It marks the child's entry into the world with prayers for health, longevity, and spiritual growth. The purpose is to purify the newborn, initiate the child into the spiritual fold, and bless the child with good health and intelligence. Related concepts include Newborn Care, Spiritual Initiation, and Family Blessings. Modern adaptations include newborn photography and celebrations alongside traditional rites.

Grihya Sutras prescribe Jatakarma as a vital rite welcoming the child into the cosmic order. The Atharva Veda includes blessings for health and longevity offered through this sacred rite. It marks the formal entry of the individual into the family and community, invoking divine protection and auspicious beginnings.