After the baby is born in the hospital, the baby will be taken home on the third, fifth, seventh, or odd days. Before the baby is brought into the house, an aalati ceremony is held to avert calamity. In this ceremony, a tray containing turmeric powder, slaked lime, charcoal, betel leaf and camphor will be rotated three times. Then, cumanggali dips his thumb into the mixture and applies it to the forehead of the mother and baby. After that, the contents of the tray will be thrown away after the mother and baby enter the house.

1.  BRINGING THE BABY HOME

Babies born in the hospital are taken home on the third, fifth, seventh or odd-numbered days after birth. Before the baby is brought into the house, an aalati ceremony is performed to avoid plague or any calamity. For this ceremony, a tray containing turmeric powder, slaked lime, charcoal, betel leaf and camphor is lifted and rotated three times. Next, cumanggali dips his thumb into the ingredients and smears the ingredients on the forehead of the mother and baby. The contents of the tray are discarded after the mother and baby enter the house.

2. SHOWER AFTER CHILDBIRTH

Mother and baby are separated from other family members in a special room. For the first two weeks, outsiders are prohibited from visiting except for medical purposes. If the process of childbirth is surgical, the mother is not allowed to take a bath due to poor physical health after the surgery. If the birth is given normally, the mother takes a bath one day after giving birth. Herbs and leaves such as aadatoodai are boiled, and the boiled water is used for bathing. The mother's hair is dried using incense smoke.

Babies are given a bath in the evening by sprinkling warm water with a mixture of various herbs and milk all over their bodies to avoid convulsions and yellow fever. They are then given a slow massage. Turmeric powder, sesame oil, cashews, and finely ground green beans are used as body cleansers for babies. Then, the baby's body is dried with incense smoke and powdered with rice flour. Indian society also practices swaddling on newly born babies.

3. LULL THE BABY TO SLEEP

This ceremony is called taalaattu, which means tongue-wagging. It begins with the speech aaraaro aariraro, or words of advice so that the baby will grow up to be a useful person later.

4. NAMING CEREMONY

Once the baby is 16 days old, the naming ceremony is performed. The baby is put in the cradle. The ceremony, which is controlled by the oldest family member and knowledgeable about religious knowledge, begins with a prayer as a sign of gratitude, cleaning around the house and installing oil lamps. Chicken curry, boiled eggs and dried fish are served as an offering to God. Then, the baby's name is announced. The selection of baby names is usually related to the Hindu religion from historical figures and ancestors, as well as according to the date of birth. Attending relatives give various kinds of gifts.