Celebrate Baby's Arrival with a Joyful Cradle Ceremony

CRADLE CEREMONY Celebrate Baby's Arrival with a Joyful Cradle Ceremony (Uyyala Function) Welcome your precious newborn with a heartwarming tradition – the cradle ceremony, the uyyala function. This joyous occasion marks the first official celebration of the new arrival within the family. A Ceremony Steeped in Tradition The cradle ceremony can be held at your home, a temple, or even a banquet hall, creating a space for loved ones to gather and shower the baby with blessings . The beautifully decorated cradle is presented during the ceremony, adorned with turmeric and vermillion. A symbolic offering of thambulam (betel leaves, nuts, bananas, a coin, and flowers) is placed inside. A Gentle Introduction to the Cradle A respected elder in the family then gently places the baby in the cradle for the very first time. Blessings are bestowed upon the child with akshintalu (a mixture of rice and lentils), followed by the ...