Naamakaranam (Barasala): Baby Naming Ceremony & Booking
Naamakaranam (Barasala)
The joyful baby-naming ceremony — the name chosen by the birth star, whispered to the baby and blessed in the cradle — performed by verified Telugu purohits across Telangana & Andhra Pradesh.
What is Naamakaranam?
Naamakaranam — the Telugu Barasala (నామకరణం) — is the joyful samskara of formally naming a newborn. The chosen name, guided by the baby’s Janma Nakshatram, is whispered into the baby’s ear, the child is placed in the cradle, and elders bless the little one. One of the sixteen samskaras, it is performed by Karishye’s verified Telugu purohits with complete samagri and help choosing the nakshatra name.
Blessings of the ceremony
A blessed name
Gives the child an auspicious name aligned to the birth star.
Belonging & identity
Welcomes the baby into the family and community with a name.
Health & long life
Elders bless the newborn for health, happiness and a long life.
A loved milestone
A warm cradle celebration (barasala) full of song and joy.
Everything about Naamakaranam
Learn the significance, the step-by-step procedure, how the name is chosen by nakshatram, the samagri / items list, the right day & muhurtham, and the lovely cradle ceremony.
What every Naamakaranam includes
Verified purohits
Experienced Telugu purohits who perform the barasala with correct paddhati.
Nakshatra name help
Guidance on the auspicious starting syllable and name from the birth star.
Complete samagri
Pure, eco-friendly samagri including the puja items — you arrange nothing.
At your home
A warm, personal ceremony at home or your venue, with full coordination.
Book Naamakaranam with Karishye
Verified Telugu purohits, the barasala performed with correct paddhati, help choosing the nakshatra name, and complete eco-friendly samagri included — a joyful naming ceremony for your baby across Telangana & Andhra Pradesh.
Frequently asked questions
Q.What is Naamakaranam?
The Telugu Barasala — the samskara of formally naming a newborn, with the name chosen by the baby’s Janma Nakshatram and whispered into the baby’s ear.
Q.When is Naamakaranam performed?
Usually on the 11th or 21st day after birth (also the 27th day or 3rd month), often aligned to the baby’s nakshatram.
Q.What is included with Karishye?
Verified Telugu purohits, the barasala ceremony, help choosing the nakshatra name, complete eco-friendly samagri and muhurtham guidance.
Q.Which areas do you serve?
Across Telangana & Andhra Pradesh, including Hyderabad, Vizag, Vijayawada, Warangal, Guntur and Tirupati.