Word

Jatakarma

Sanskrit

जातकर्मन्

IAST

jātakarman

In General

Celebrating the birth of a child is called Jatakarman. It is one of the samskaras. By jatakarman, the father of the child invite the child to the world and call him with a name.

Vbirth-ceremony of the new born is normally celebrated on the 11th day after birth. Horoscope is also prepare on the day