The ritual of SAADH or baby shower an wish performed according to Hindu Bengali customs for pregnant women. Mainly from
the parental side. The first one is performed on the fifth month of pregnancy, the
Panchammrita. Second on the seventh month the Saptammrita. These two are mainly
for wishing the well beings of the would-be mother and her unborn child. And has to observe the rules according to the Hindu religion. It requires the priests to conduct the whole episode. This is a totally female conducted ritual, the males have
no role except for arranging the materials for it. The main ritual is performed
on the ninth month of pregnancy. When menus, as per the SAADH or wish of the
pregnant woman, (actually the favorite dishes of her) is served. New dresses are
given to her. To the fulfillment of her wish. Hundreds of years ago, when the
ritual came in vogue had a different meaning. Marred with great sublime fear. The seriousness of that meaning has almost faded now. Thanks to the advancement of medical science. It has
become a joyful ritual only, now. Think, the problems of childbirth of just
a hundred year ago, without any kind of medical support? The mortality rate of pregnant women during
childbirth was very high. Many beloved daughters, of their parents; lost their lives during childbirth. Here lies the necessity or the object of this ritual. In those
days no parent was sure of whether their daughter would return from the labor
room, smiling with her newborn child in lap? Many times they had to
experience the loss of the life of their beloved daughter. Out of this
apprehension and to have a little solace if they are unfortunate? Tried to
fulfill the wish or "SAADH' of their daughter, before delivery? Thus the
ritual started. Sometimes this is performed equally by her in-law sides too.
Today it has gained a new meaning of a chance to getting together and feast, joined
by both sides and relatives. In the name of the baby shower. Here are some pictures
of the ritual performed for 'PINKI' the pregnant woman.
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| The delicacies of her favor. served before. |
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| Getting ashirvad from Mami |
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| yes no meat can be served |
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| sharing with niece with the wish to have a daughter like her |
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| curries of Carp,prawn,vegitable,dal,pakoda,payes,pitha,chutney,sweet curds,rasgolla |
Nirupam Ghosh
Cooch Behar
When to gv panchaamrit after complementing 4months or 5months. If delivery date is on 5th July.
ReplyDeleteaftr 4 months. on the 5th month
DeleteNice.... well written !
ReplyDeleteInformative but please do check spelling and grammar before posting.
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DeleteAre u idiot...unknown
DeleteNice and Informative
ReplyDeleteKindly confirm any date for saadh April and May 2019
ReplyDeleteIm due on 20th aug. Had my saptamrit on 6th june, few days after i entered the seventh month. And planning my baby shower on 5th aug. Panchamrit culture is not in the family, so it was not done.
ReplyDeleteCan u please tell me the rituals conducted in the 7th month saadh or saptammrita in details?
DeleteCan you confirm which side should the would be mother face (east or south)? I believe thats also part of the ritual.
ReplyDeleteis there any concept that if baby boy sits in lap during saad in bengal then the would be baby would be a boy or girl & if baby girl sits on lap diring saad then the would be baby would be what a boy or girl
ReplyDeleteCan I arrange for my daughter sadh bhakkan before her in-laws house
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