Annaprashan ceremony - pari first bite

The Annaprashan ceremony is a Hindu rite of passage that celebrates a baby's first introduction to solid food:
Meaning: The term annaprashana is derived from Sanskrit and means "eating of cooked rice".
Significance: The ceremony is a significant milestone in a baby's life and is believed to determine their future health and prosperity.
When it's celebrated: The ceremony is typically performed when the baby is between six months to one year old.
What happens: The ceremony involves a puja, or prayer, followed by the baby being fed solid food, usually rice cereal or kheer. The baby is also showered with gifts and blessings.
Where it's celebrated: The ceremony is celebrated in Bangladesh, Nepal, and India.
What's included: The ceremony often includes objects that symbolize different things, such as books for learning, jewels for wealth, a pen for wisdom, and clay for property.
Where it's held: The ceremony can be performed in a temple or at home.