RELIGIONS
HINDUISM
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In the 5th phase of becoming a member of the “Hindu” religion what is the name of the traditional Hindu name-giving ceremony?
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Moksha
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Namakarana Samskara
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Sanatana Dharma
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Vedas
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Namakarana (Sanskrit: , romanized: Nāmakaraṇa, lit. ‘name-giving’) is the naming ceremony in Hinduism and a samskara (rite of passage) to name a baby.
Detailed explanation-2: -Hinduism. In Hinduism, the ceremony is traditionally known as Namakarana or the Namakarana Samskara, this ceremony is conducted in an elaborative form on the 12th day after birth.
Detailed explanation-3: -The naamkaran ceremony is performed by a pundit. After a bath, the baby and his parents wear new clothes. The naamkaran begins with a puja or a havan and prayers are offered for the baby’s health, happiness and long life. The pundit will also draw out the baby’s horoscope and pray for the child.
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