Samskaras
Garbhadhana
- Addressed to
- गर्भाधान · “receiving the womb”
- Usually asked for
- Before conception
The first of the samskaras. Sanskrit garbha (womb) and ādhāna (receiving): a private rite marking a couple's intent to have a child, performed before conception. Its roots are in Ṛgveda 8.35.10–12 and 10.184.
It is a quiet ceremony, usually for the couple alone.
Procedure, duration, materials and whether it can be performed in your absence depend on your circumstances, so I discuss those with you rather than list them here. Wording on this page is awaiting my review.
Begin with the occasion
From a new home to a family ceremony or sacred observance, find the appropriate tradition for the occasion.