We used to visit Lilavati Hospital for our Monthly visit. Baby was growing very well doctor.
Aayi had already started planning for my godh bharai. We finally decided to do it on 15th August 2008. Mummy also planned to come for the function along with Nani Maa.
The function was very well organized. Mummy, Aayi, Nani Maa, Chetan, every one was very happy. I was getting pampered like anything. 5 women from aayi’s side, Mummy, Neelu aunty, Rajni didi did the godh bharai rasam with fruits, dry fruits, cash, sarees, dress materials, gifts etc. Chetan was very happy and he was going on clicking my pictures.
The last ritual of Godh Bharai was unveiling of Peda (representing baby boy) and Barfi (representing baby girl) which was covered with two bowls. Chetan picked up the peda bowl.
Loads of blessings were showered by relatives for healthy baby. That evening I left with Aayi to Bhayander as it was a custom and also because next day was Solar Eclipse.
People believe that during solar eclipse pregnant women are supposed to follow lot of things like not folding hands, crossing legs, wiggling nose or ears, no eating or drinking, no touching of any metal, knives, tearing or folding of paper. All these things are observed to keep the baby safe inside the womb. As people believe that eclipse harm the baby if you do not follow the above mentioned.
The Eclipse started at 1:00 in the afternoon and lasted till 6:00 pm. Aayi was keeping a watch on me thinking knowing or unknowingly I was crossing my legs, rubbing nose etc. It was really irritating but had to do for our baby. Finally after taking bath, I got to eat and drink.
We finalized Avni for baby girl and Atharva for baby boy
Avni (which means Earth)
Atharv (its name of lord Ganesha, and its also one of the four Vedas. They say Artharva veda consists of hyms, myths, magic formulae, spells etc
Aayi had already started planning for my godh bharai. We finally decided to do it on 15th August 2008. Mummy also planned to come for the function along with Nani Maa.
The function was very well organized. Mummy, Aayi, Nani Maa, Chetan, every one was very happy. I was getting pampered like anything. 5 women from aayi’s side, Mummy, Neelu aunty, Rajni didi did the godh bharai rasam with fruits, dry fruits, cash, sarees, dress materials, gifts etc. Chetan was very happy and he was going on clicking my pictures.
The last ritual of Godh Bharai was unveiling of Peda (representing baby boy) and Barfi (representing baby girl) which was covered with two bowls. Chetan picked up the peda bowl.
Loads of blessings were showered by relatives for healthy baby. That evening I left with Aayi to Bhayander as it was a custom and also because next day was Solar Eclipse.
People believe that during solar eclipse pregnant women are supposed to follow lot of things like not folding hands, crossing legs, wiggling nose or ears, no eating or drinking, no touching of any metal, knives, tearing or folding of paper. All these things are observed to keep the baby safe inside the womb. As people believe that eclipse harm the baby if you do not follow the above mentioned.
The Eclipse started at 1:00 in the afternoon and lasted till 6:00 pm. Aayi was keeping a watch on me thinking knowing or unknowingly I was crossing my legs, rubbing nose etc. It was really irritating but had to do for our baby. Finally after taking bath, I got to eat and drink.
We finalized Avni for baby girl and Atharva for baby boy
Avni (which means Earth)
Atharv (its name of lord Ganesha, and its also one of the four Vedas. They say Artharva veda consists of hyms, myths, magic formulae, spells etc
