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This is a 100% brand new never used pasni dress for new born babies for their special rice feeding ceremony that marks their 6 month age. The cloth is hand selected boutique piece designed by Nepali tailor especially for pasni or rice feeding ceremony.
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Pasni
Pasni, also known as rice feeding ceremony, is a Nepali traditional ritual. It is usually celebrated on the sixth month of child birth. It is a joyous ceremony in which the six month child is deemed old enough to consume solid food other than mother’s milk. Although this traditional ceremony was practiced through centuries, modern science also supports the claim that a child can digest solid food only after the six months of child birth. Pasni is celebrated by all the Hindu and Buddhist communities in Nepal though the ritual varies with variation in caste, place as well as religion. The variation of tradition can be seen with the varying types of rice dishes used for the ritual of rice feeding. For example in Gurung and Magar community Kheer (rice pudding) is served to the child which is rice cooked with milk and sugar. Serving Kheer is also common in the Brahmin and Kshatris community as well. Whereas multitude of dishes are prepared and served for the ritual of Pasni in Newar community. The main rice dish is served in one giant (often woven) plate of leaves. The remaining dishes, typically 84, are served around the main dish.
The ceremony of Pasni begins by bathing the child to signify purity. The clothes are then given by the priest after worshiping deities. Then the child is placed on the lap of their mother for rest of the rituals. Usually mother of the child feeds the rice to them for the first time. Then after the extensive rituals are completed the child is showered with gifts from other member of the family.
The clothes of the ritual of Pasni are also special. The clothes that are to be worn by the child is made of special and expensive materials. The clothes for the child are usually made of taas (expensive stiff cloth which are embroidered with finest silver and copper threads) or red velvet. Clothes used for the ceremony are usually expensive and luxurious because Pasni is the first ritual performed for the child and the clothes signifies the purity of the child. As it is the first ceremony for the child, they are also adorn with different types of ornaments such as gold ear studs and bracelets and heavy silver anklet known as ‘kali’ carved with dragon at both the ends to keep the bad omens away from baby. Because Pasni is the first ritual for the baby, they are adorned with all these luxurious clothes and ornaments as it is a special occasion and is performed to bless the child who is now able to consume foods other than mother’s milk.