About Namakarana
Namakarana is the sacred naming samskara for a newborn child · one of the 16 samskaras of Hindu tradition. The ceremony is typically performed on the 11th or 12th day after birth (or on an auspicious day within the first month). The chosen name is whispered in the child's right ear by the father, under the guidance of the pandit, invoking divine blessings for the child's life and character.
When to perform it
Traditionally on the 11th or 12th day after birth. If that day is inauspicious, it may be performed on the first auspicious day after the 12th day, within the first month. The name should ideally begin with the syllable indicated by the birth nakshatra.
The South Indian procedure
South Indian Namakarana includes Punyahavachanam, Ayushya Homa, and the ritual of the father whispering the name (first the nakshatra-based secret name, then the public name) in the child's ear. The child is placed on the grandfather's lap.
This is the form our pandits follow by default in Udayagiri — Mysore families are overwhelmingly Kannada-tradition. Tell us if your family follows a different sampradaya and we will match a purohit accordingly.
Why families book it
- Establishes the divine identity and purpose of the child
- Invites celestial blessings for the child's long and healthy life
- Name chosen aligned with birth nakshatra for astrological harmony
- Fulfills the sacred Namakarana samskara obligation
- Brings joy and spiritual significance to the family milestone
- Creates a sacred record of the child's entry into the world
How the Namakarana proceeds
- Punyahavachanam · ritual purification of space
- Ganapathi Puja
- Ayushya Homa · fire ritual for longevity
- Nakshatra consultation · identifying the right syllable
- Name selection · pandit guides the family
- Namakarana ritual · father whispers the name in the child's right ear
- Public declaration of the name
- Aarti for the child and mother
- Prasad distribution
What's included
- Punyahavachanam · purification
- Ganapathi Puja
- Ayushya Homa for longevity
- Jatakarma rituals (if not done at birth)
- Name selection consultation based on nakshatra
- Namakarana ritual · name whispered in ear
- Aarti for mother, child, and family
- Blessings and prasad
Samagri delivered to you
- Pure new clothes for the child
- Kalash with mango leaves
- Flowers, turmeric, kumkum
- Honey, ghee, gold (for nama-dana)
- Homa kund, samidha, ghee
- Panchamrita
Delivered to your address in Udayagiri before the pandit arrives — no trip to Devaraja Market on the morning of the ceremony.
Why Udayagiri families book Namakarana with us
सत्यमेव जयते नानृतम् · “Truth alone triumphs.” · Mundaka Upanishad
Veda pathashala trained
Purohits from traditional pathashala backgrounds, performing the full procedure — not an abridged version to finish early.
Kannada first
Sankalpa and the procedure explained in Kannada as standard. Tamil, Telugu, Hindi and English on request.
Samagri delivered
Every item brought to your door — no trip to Devaraja Market on the morning of the ceremony.
Local, not commuting
Pandits who live in Mysore, so your muhurat does not depend on someone driving 145 km that morning.
Fixed price upfront
The amount is agreed on WhatsApp before you confirm. No dakshina negotiation at the end of the puja.
Same-day possible
Satyanarayana Puja, Ayudha Puja and most home rituals can usually be arranged within 24–48 hours.
Transparent Pricing
Namakarana in Udayagiri starts at ₹2,999
That covers the purohit, the full 2–3 hours procedure and the samagri kit delivered to your address in Udayagiri. The final amount depends on the scale you want — number of purohits, whether a homam is included, guest count — and it is confirmed on WhatsApp before you commit. Nothing is added afterwards.
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2–3 hours · samagri kit included · from ₹2,999. We reply on WhatsApp within 15 minutes.
Simple Process
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श्रद्धया देयम् · “Give with faith.” · Taittiriya Upanishad
Namakarana — common questions
How is the name selected for the Namakarana?
The name should ideally begin with the syllable (akshar) indicated by the child's birth nakshatra in Jyotisha. Our pandit will provide 3–5 syllable options based on the birth time and nakshatra.
Can Namakarana be done after the first month?
Yes. If circumstances prevented the ceremony in the first month, it can be performed later. The ritual's significance and blessings remain equally valid.
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Planning your Namakarana in Udayagiri
Udayagiri sits in East Mysore, close to Udayagiri Main Road, and we serve the whole belt around it — Kesare, Siddhartha Layout, Alanahalli, Bannimantap included. Whether you are in an independent house, one of the newer apartment projects, or a family home that has been in the locality for generations, the namakarana is performed at your address with the samagri brought to you.
Mysore families usually want the Kannada tradition, and that is our default here — the sankalpa, the procedure and the explanation all in Kannada. If your family follows a different sampradaya, or you need the ritual explained in English for relatives joining from abroad, say so when you book and we will match a purohit accordingly.
Not settled on a date yet? The muhurat calendar lists the auspicious windows, and the 2026 panchang goes month by month. Compare costs on the pricing page, read what other families said in reviews, or check the FAQ before you message us.