Annaprasana (also called “Anna Prashnam” or “First Feeding Ceremony”) is a very important samskara performed for infants when they begin eating solid food for the first time. At Sreepeetham, this cherished ceremony is conducted with devotion, care, and traditional Vedic rituals to bless the child with good health, long life, strength, and overall development.

The word Annaprasana means “offering food,” and it marks the transition of the baby from milk to solid nourishment. This moment is not only emotional for the parents but also spiritually significant, as food is considered sacred and a form of divine blessing.

How Annaprasana Is Performed at Sreepeetham

The ceremony is conducted by trained Vedic priests in a peaceful and divine setting:

1. Sankalpam – The baby’s name, gothram, Nakshatra, and birth details are chanted.

2. Ganapati Puja – For removing obstacles and blessing the child’s new beginning.

3. Abhishekam & Archana – Performed to Lord Shiva and Goddess Aishwaryambika for health and protection.

4. Feeding Ceremony –

   • A small portion of Annaprasadam (usually cooked rice with ghee or sweet payasam) is fed to the child by parents or grandparents.

5. Aashirvadam – Priests chant mantras for strength, immunity, intelligence, and long life.

6. Prasadam Distribution – Family receives divine blessings.

Benefits of Performing Annaprasana

Celebrating this ceremony at Sreepeetham ensures:

• Good health and immunity for the baby

• Proper growth and strength

• Good digestion and physical development

• Emotional bonding with parents and elders

• Blessings for intelligence and learning

• Positive energy and protection from negative influences

The ritual also marks the beginning of the child’s connection to annam (food), which is considered sacred and divine in our tradition.

Why Choose Sreepeetham for Annaprasana?

• Rituals done as per traditional Vedic methods

• Serene spiritual atmosphere

• Blessings from Shiva and Shakti

• Personalised puja based on baby’s Nakshatra

• A beautiful moment captured in a divine setting

• Experienced priests guiding the family through each step

The ceremony becomes a lifelong memory for the family, filled with love, blessings, and spiritual grace.

Annaprasana at Sreepeetham is the perfect way to begin your child’s food journey with purity, devotion, and divine blessings for a healthy and successful life.