The early days of parenting are a special and vulnerable time. A baby naming ceremony gives parents the opportunity get some much-needed support and celebration while introducing their new bundle ...

It is not unusual for couples to argue over naming their baby, but it rarely ends up in ... a symbol of acceptance as per Indian tradition, and apparently left happily to continue their marriage.

A look at three important ceremonies that take place in the early years of a Hindu’s life. The naming ceremony, together with the use of astrological charts, the head-shaving ceremony and the ...