What is Dohale jevan in Marathi?

Dohale Jevan literally means ‘craving for certain foods’ and this ceremony is performed to satisfy the food cravings of the expectant mother.

Why is Dohale jevan celebrated?

The main reason for the Dohale Jevan celebration is to quench the food cravings of the pregnant mom, so food plays a major role in the ceremony. Most Marathi families are vegetarians, so usually a huge fare of healthy vegetarian meals, fruits and nuts are offered to the mom to be.

In which month is Dohale jevan done?

Keep the Ceremony Small and Intimate Dohale Jevan takes place during the seventh month of the pregnancy. This is a pretty advanced stage, so before you plan the baby shower, ask the pregnant woman if she is feeling up to it.

What is Oti Bharan?

Dohale Jevan is a baby shower ceremony called as Oti Bharan celebrated by the Maharashtrians. This ceremony is held on an auspicious day in the seventh or the ninth month of pregnancy. The word Doh means two in Marathi and the mother is called dohalkareen.

What is Dohale jevan called in English?

During the seventh or ninth month of pregnancy, Dohale Jevan is organised in Marathi households. Dohale literally means ‘craving for certain foods’ and this ceremony is performed to satisfy the food cravings of the expectant mother.

What means baby shower?

A baby shower is a party of gift-giving or a ceremony that has different names in different cultures. It celebrates the delivery or expected birth of a child or the transformation of a woman into a mother.

Why is baby shower done in 7th month?

The odd number months are chosen for this ceremony as it believed to bring good luck to the pregnant mother and the baby. However, the 7th month is the most popular and convenient since the baby has reached a safe and stable state by this time.

What happens Indian baby shower?

The ceremony may include adorning the mum-to-be with jewellery, making her wear bangles, filling her lap with gifts, fruits and sweets and laying out a feast before her. It is also common for the ceremony to be filled with singing, dancing and a fair amount of teasing and fun.