Pumsavana

🌸 Introduction

Pumsavana is the second of the sixteen Vedic Samskaras, performed during the third month of pregnancy for the well-being of the unborn child.

🎯 Purpose

• Protection of the fetus
• Health of the mother
• Prayer for virtuous progeny

📅 When?

• Third month of pregnancy
• Auspicious nakshatra
• Vedic muhurta

🪔 Materials

• Kalasha
• Tulasi
• Ghee
• Akshata
• Homa materials

🕉️ Sankalpa

For the pleasure of Lord Narayana and for the healthy development of the unborn child.

📜 Procedure

1. Achamana
2. Pranayama
3. Ganapati Puja
4. Punyahavachana
5. Kalasha Puja
6. Hari Dhyana
7. Homa
8. Blessings

📿 Mantra

Om Śrī Viṣṇave Namaḥ । Om Lakṣmīpataye Namaḥ॥

📚 Scriptural Basis

• Apastamba Grihya Sutra
• Bodhayana Grihya Sutra
• Madhwa tradition