On the 11th day after birth, babies are given their Hindu name as part of a ceremony known as Nwaran. After examining Dion's horoscope, the priest determined that his holy name begins with the letter P. We have tentatively chosen Paul as his religious name.
Dion receiving his raksha bandan (sacred thread).
After the ceremony the ceremonial site gets a bit messy.
Tamara receiving a blessing from the priest.
Shom receiving his raksha bandan (sacred thread).
Shom presses a flower petal to Dion's hand.
Dion praying (while sleeping).
Dion slept through most of his naming ceremony.
The priest gives Dion tika (a blessing).
Tamara receiving a blessing from the priest.
Shom receiving his raksha bandan (sacred thread).
Shom presses a flower petal to Dion's hand.
Dion praying (while sleeping).
Dion slept through most of his naming ceremony.
The priest gives Dion tika (a blessing).
1 comment:
Wow, Dion's first Nepali ceremony. That is a historical moment. Congratulations, you guys.
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