Rituals & Ceremonies

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Annapraasan Ceremony for Babies
अन्नप्राशन

The Rice Feeding Ceremony is a Nepalese celebration in which a child is first fed rice. Based on centuries-old tradition, this ceremony is held at five months for girls and six months for boys. (Modern science has also confirmed that a child’s digestive system is capable of processing solid food when they are approximately five to six months old.) An auspicious date and time for the ceremony is chosen by an astrologer, and traditional costumes are worn.

 

Ihi Puja for Girls under 12
ईहि

The Ihi (pronounced ‘ee-hee’) ritual is an important part of Nepalese tradition that has been practiced for hundreds of years. In the ceremony, pre-adolescent girls make a commitment to the bel fruit (wood apple), which has a unique quality of remaining healthy and fresh forever.

 

Bahra Chuyegu for Girls 5–13
बराह चुयेगु

The Bahra Chuyegu ritual is generally performed for a girl who is 5, 7, 9, 11, or 13 years old and who has completed the Ihi Puja. The ceremony is conducted by the eldest woman of the lineage or by the local priest. As part of the ritual, a doll representing the bahra khaya cave ghost is prepared and put in one corner of the room.

 

Kaeta Puja for Boys under 12
काएत पूजा

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Chudakarma for Boys 5–13
चुडाकर्म

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Jankwa Marriage Ceremony

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Vivaaha for Adults at 77

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Purification

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Obstacle Removal

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Long Life

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Fire Ceremony

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House Blessing & Purification

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Consecration

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