Tuesday 11 August 2015

Details about the Traditional Godh Bharai for Expecting Mothers

The baby shower officially known as godh bharai is a delightful event celebrated in the honor of an expecting mother. While in several states, the happy event is undertaken during the 7th month of pregnancy, it is also celebrated during the 8th month by lots of families.

If you’re eagerly awaiting the coming of your newborn; here are some details about your upcoming Godh Bharai that will help you prepare for your celebration. 


• Traditional Garb for the Expecting Mother: Women across the country dress up in ethnic wear like sarees and adorn themselves with fragrant flowers. This celebration necessitates jewellery and a lot of soon-to-be mothers are gifted gold by their in-laws and close relatives. Wearing wedding jewellery is quite a norm in such festivals and the pregnant woman deck up with baju-bandhs, maang-tikas, bangles, pajeb along with a set of earrings and necklaces. 

• Getting the Venue Ready: While a lot of ceremonies take place in the home itself, you may want to take a decision about the venue based on the size of your guest list. You will need godh bharai decoration ideas to deck up the venue, so going traditional with flower decorations is wise if you’re expecting several relatives and elders to attend. 

The Pooja before the Baby Shower: Usually a little Pooja is hosted before the baby shower, which you and your husband will have to participate. You can check with the pandit about specific decoration needed for the Pooja so as to best prepare for it. 

• What Happens During the Shower: Ladies rush to the pregnant woman eager to bestow goodwill and gifts in the woman’s lap. This act of accepting wishes and sweets is essentially known as the godh bharai. Merrymaking ensues when invitees sing and partake in little games such as guessing the baby’s gender and name. 

Whether it is your first baby or your second one, the event is an auspicious one undertaken with the intent to wish you and your little one well. Since a lot of these celebrations are attended by close female relatives and friends, you can expect many a gift for godh bharai leaving you feeling blessed.

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