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.
Such write-ups are really required for the generations to come and also where intercaste marriages are on the rise, to know the rituals after the child is born. But, when is the vayambu kodukkal done, on which day of the childs' birth.
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Good Info...
ReplyDeleteIn case if the ceremony cannot be conducted within 2 months of the child birth, can we conduct the same on any other day?
ReplyDeleteis 21 of nov-18 good for keeping this function?
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing. Very helpful for the new generation who are living outside Kerala.
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ReplyDeleteWho will tie Black thread to baby
ReplyDeleteWhat is the significance of covering ears with betel leaves?
ReplyDeleteIs noolukettu mandatory? Or can I choose not to have one after marriage after I have a kid? Because I personally think having a baby is a private matter, and I would feel violated having so many friends and family members knowing about me having a kid. So can I choose not to have any traditional baby rituals?
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