Simantonnayana

By Swami Harshananda

Simantonnayana consists in the parting of the hair above the forehead ceremonially. It is said to protect the baby in the womb.

References

• The Concise Encyclopedia of Hinduism, Swami Harshananda, Ram Krishna Math, Bangalore

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