Traditional Nepali (Newari) Culture, Rice Feeding Ceremony of Baby Boy

#traditionalnepaliculture #traditionalnewariculture #ricefeedingceremony Bhi Janku (Pasni), The Weaning Ceremony or the Rice Feeding Ceremony is a Nepali celebration in which a child is first fed rice by the maternal grandfather. Although centuries old tradition, modern science has established the fact that child's digestive system is capable of processing solid food when they are approximately six months old which is why Janku is held for when a baby turns six months old but it can vary between daughters and sons. This ceremony is held at five months for daughters, and six months for sons. An auspicious date and time is chosen by an astrologer, usually a Hindu, and all the closest relatives are invited to witness and to celebrate. The rice is the first and easily digestible solid food a baby eats. Myriads of dishes are prepared and served in Newar. The main rice dish is served in one giant (often woven) plate of leaves. The remaining dishes, typically 84, are served around the main dish.