Baby’s 28th Day functions - { IRUPATHETTU }
After a baby birth in any family series of functions take place within one year period. Such occasions are always rejoicing get together of friends and relatives. With such functions friends / relatives circle enlarges.
i.e. “ Koodumbol inbam (santhosham) tharunnathu, adu Kudumbam ”.
After the child birth the first event is “Vayambu Kodukkal”.
Then comes baby’s 28th day function, in which the first monthly birth star coincides with the function.
Friends and relatives are invited for the function. Auspicious time is noted by an astrologer for the function. The function is conducted in front of “Nilavilakku” facing east. If the baby is girl ear boring (Kadhu kuthal) also done on the day. Black thread is tied on the hip, Black bangles are worn, gold chain, thala (silver), vala, are worn. “Kanmazhi ” (Ayurvedic preparation ) is applied on the eyes. Some believes in naming the child on this day. The proposed name is told to the baby’s right ear THRICE by achan closing the left ear. After the function all the invitees are offered traditional lunch.
PS: In the next part we will discuss about “ Chooroon ” (Annaprasam) function.
Contribution by : P.V.Rajaram Varier, Member, Coimbatore Warrier Samajam Unit, Coimbatore.
