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Janika Ayurveda believes in embracing the beauty of life and nurturing the well-being of mothers-to-be. In this blog, we’ll delve into the ancient Puṁsavana ritual, a traditional Indian ceremony that celebrates the quickening of the fetus and promotes a healthy pregnancy.

What is Puṁsavana?

Puṁsavana, which translates to “quickening the fetus” or “engendering a male or female issue,” is a sacred ritual performed during the third or fourth month of pregnancy. This ancient ceremony is rooted in Ayurvedic traditions and is designed to foster a healthy and balanced pregnancy.

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The Puṁsavana Ritual: A Step-by-Step Guide

The Puṁsavana ritual is a beautiful and intimate ceremony that involves the following steps:

• Nourishing the Mother: The pregnant woman is fed a paste made from yogurt, milk, and ghee to nourish her body and promote fetal growth.
• Vedic Chants and Yajna Fire: The ceremony takes place in the presence of a yajna fire and Vedic chants, which create a sacred and peaceful atmosphere.
• Banyan Leaf Extract: A drop of banyan leaf extract is placed in the wife’s right nostril for a son or her left nostril for a daughter. This ancient practice is believed to influence the sex of the child.
• Herbal Remedies: The pregnant woman is given herbs on a day when there is a Pushya constellation, which is believed to promote fetal growth and well-being.
• Bruhati Root Paste: A paste made from the root of Bruhati (Solanum indicum) is administered through the nostrils to promote fetal development.
• Lakshmana Root Paste: A paste made from the root of Lakshmana (Ipomoea sepiara) is given orally or nasally to support fetal growth.
• Vata Flower Buds: A paste made from eight flower buds of Vata (Ficus benghalensis) is administered in milk, either orally or nasally, to promote fetal well-being.

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