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Baby Shower (Godh Bharai) - To Celebrate the Transformation of a Woman Into a Mother.

When she becomes a mother, each woman is a god.  In some countries, a baby shower is a way to celebrate a child's expected or delivered birth by presenting gifts at a party to the mother, while other cultures host a baby shower to celebrate a woman's transformation into a mother.  In India, a baby shower is commonly called "Godh Bharai." But it's called' Shaad' in Bengal,' Seemandham' in Tamil Nadu in Kerala, it's called' Valakappu.' This event is the perfect time to surprise the moms with gifts for her and her baby. For a perfect time to celebrate this event, different communities and families have their own reasoning.  This ceremony is most commonly held when the mother is seven months pregnant. It is believed that both mother and baby are in a "safe phase." In different parts of the country, Godh Bharai ritual is celebrated differently.  Regardless of the mom-to-be community, one aspect is common to all communities...