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## English Translation:
**248**
**Mahapuraanam**
**Chapter 65**
> When a month has passed since the birth of a child, the **Annaprasana** ceremony should be performed, as per the scriptures. This ceremony involves feeding the child with food, preceded by the proper worship rituals.
**Chapter 66**
> This is the **Annaprasana** ceremony. After the completion of one year, the **Vyushti** ceremony should be performed. This ceremony is also known as **Varshavardhana**, as per the scriptures.
> **Chapter 17**
> In this ceremony, as before, donations should be made, and the Jain worship should be performed as before. The relatives should be invited, and a feast should be arranged.
> This is the **Vyushti** ceremony.
**Chapter 18**
> On an auspicious day, the **Keshavapa** ceremony should be performed, which involves shaving the child's hair, preceded by the worship of the gods and the guru.
> **Chapter 19**
> The child's hair should be moistened with scented water, and the remaining Akshata from the worship should be placed on the hair. The child's head should be shaved, either with a topknot or according to the family tradition. The child should be bathed, anointed with oil, and adorned with ornaments. The child should be made to bow to the monks, and then the relatives should bless the child.
> **Chapter 101**
> This ceremony is known as **Chaula**, and it is considered auspicious. People who participate in this ceremony are filled with joy.
> This is the **Keshavapa** ceremony.
**Chapter 102**
> After the child turns five years old, the **Lipisankhyachanasangraha** ceremony should be performed, which involves introducing the child to letters.
**Chapter 103**
> In this ceremony, the worship should be performed according to the family tradition. A learned householder, who is a devout practitioner, should be appointed as the child's teacher.
> This is the **Lipisankhyachanasangraha** ceremony.
**Chapter 104**
> The **Upaneeti** ceremony (wearing the sacred thread) should be performed when the child is eight years old. This ceremony involves shaving the child's hair, tying the sacred thread, and performing the **Maujibandhana** ceremony.
**Chapter 95**
> When seven or eight months have passed since the birth of a child, the child should be fed food after performing the worship of the Arhant Bhagwan.
> This is the tenth **Annaprasana** ceremony.
**Chapter 96**
> After the completion of one year, the **Vyushti** ceremony should be performed. This ceremony is also known as **Varshavardhana** according to the scriptures.
**Chapter 97**
> In this ceremony, as before, donations should be made, the worship of the Jinenadra Bhagwan should be performed, the relatives should be invited, and a feast should be arranged.
> This is the eleventh **Vyushti** ceremony.
**Chapter 98**
> After that, on an auspicious day, the **Keshavapa** ceremony should be performed, which involves shaving the child's hair with a razor, preceded by the worship of the gods and the guru.
**Chapter 99**
> First, the child's hair should be moistened with scented water, and the remaining Akshata from the worship should be placed on the hair. Then, the child's head should be shaved, either with a topknot or| SR No. | 002723 |
| Book Title | Mahapurana Part 2 Adipurana Part 2 |
| Original Sutra Author | Jinsenacharya |
| Author | Pannalal Jain |
| Publisher | Bharatiya Gyanpith |
| Publication Year | 1951 |
| Total Pages | 568 |
| Language | Hindi |
| Classification | Book_Devnagari, Mythology, & Story |
| File Size | 15 MB |