In Sanatan Dharma, there are 16 sanskaar dedicated to the different life stages of a human being. The ancient scriptures explain the significance of celebrating each stage of life through Vedic rituals to honor the achievements unlocked at various stages of life. In the entire life cycle of a human being, four sanskaars are performed before the birth, eleven sanskaars after the birth, and one after a person's death. Out of the 11 sanskaars that are significant during the life of an individual, Annaprashan is the one that represents the transition of a baby to a toddler. The word Annaprashan is made of two Sanskrit words - Anna and Prashan. Anna means 'food,' and Prashan means to consume. The Annaprashan ceremony signifies that the baby is ready to consume solid food products and is celebrated as a significant milestone in life. Religious Significance of Annaprashan Ceremony In an Annaprashan ceremony, the baby is fed a rice-based dish (solid food) for the first time. Acc