The important part of the womb rites is ‘Sadhar’ tradition, know why it is necessary?

Last update:March 06, 2025, is 15:42

Lalita Devi said that sprouted gram has special significance in this addition tradition. Because it is believed that the way sprouts come out of the sprouted gram and are born new seeds in the same way from humans in the tradition too…Read more

Sultanpur: In our country, many traditions are played before and after birth, which are also mentioned in the 16 rites of Manusmriti. One of these is conception rituals. Special events related to pregnancy are organized in many areas of North India. Awadh and Sultanpur have one such unique tradition, which is called ‘Sathr’ tradition.
Under this tradition, a special puja is performed in the seventh month of the pregnant woman. The women of the puja family concludes together, and after that a mass banquet is performed. It is believed that the baby caused by this ritual remains healthy and avoids any type of disease.

These are the only people
Local woman Lalita Devi said that this tradition is being played from generations. Only the women of the family participate in it, and they perform the whole puja. Men have no role in this.

Special importance of sprouted gram
Sprouted gram has special significance in this puja. According to belief, just as a new plant is born from sprouted gram, similarly this tradition is considered a symbol of the arrival of new life.

Can there not be harm by not worshiping?
According to public belief, families where this tradition is played, if a generation leaves it, may increase the risk of their future child being unwell. This is the reason why people consider it necessary to worship Sathr Devi in ​​the seventh month of conception.