choroon (Anna Prasam)

CHOROON (ANNAPRASAM) OF THE BABY.

Earlier in the series we discussed about Vayambu Kodukkal, 28th day function.

The “Choroon” function of the baby is organised after completion of 5th, or 7th, or 9th month but definitely before completion of 12th month. Choose an auspicious day either through your wisdom or in consultation with your elders or through your astrologer.
This function can be normally arranged in any temple of your belief and choice. After the pooja in the temple the chief priest will initiate the process of “Annaprasam “. The combination of items will be explained by the chief priest. Annaprasam function is first initiated by achan, then followed by family members. The name of the baby is again told 3 times to the baby’s right ear, closing the left year of the baby with palm.
After this annaprasam baby can be gradually administered liquid food, then to semi liquid, then to solid food. It is better to give all tastes gradually.
If the Choroon is not conducted in time , the baby will start having tasting of our common food. To avoid this the choroon function is organised by taking the prasadam of the temple first.

(PS : In the next part we will discuss about the 1st Birth day of the baby.)

Contribuiton by : P.V.Rajaram Varier, Member, Coimbatore Warrier Samajam, Coimbatore.