Swarna Prashan or Suvarnprashan is a "Sanskar" mentioned in ayurved. It is meant for overall good physical and mental development of kids. It is to be given till 16 years of age. It is to recommended to be given in Pushya nakshatra.
Here's the list of all Pushya Nakshatra in the year 2020 -
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12th January, 2020
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8th February, 2020
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7th March, 2020
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2nd to 3rd April, 2020
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30th April, 2020
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28th May, 2020
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23rd June, 2020
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21st July, 2020
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17th August, 2020
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13th September, 2020
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11th October, 2020
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7th November, 2020
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4th December, 2020
Consult your doctor regarding the benefits of suvarnprashan in kids.
Synonyms of Pushya Nakshatra
There are total 27 nakshatras and "Pushya" is one of them. It is also called -
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Pusya
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Pushkarya
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Indrapurohita
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Pushkararaja
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Pushyami
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Pushka
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Paushakya
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Tishya
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Many more......
Why suvarnprashan is recommended to be given in Pushya nakshatra
It is said to be auspicious and considered very good for following activities -
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to collect herbs and prepare medicines
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to administer medicines
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to plant a tree
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to start learning new skills
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to learn from guru
It is believed that all new works should be started in pushya nakshatra as it helps in giving positive results.
Guru Pushya Yoga/ Guru Pushya Nakshatra Yoga/ Gurupushyamrut Yoga
If Pushya Nakshatra falls on thursday it is known as Guru Pushya Nakshatra Yoga.
Ravi Pushya Yoga / Ravi Pushya Nakshatra Yoga
If Pushya Nakshatra falls on sunday it is known as Ravi Pushya Nakshatra Yoga.
If Pushya Nakshatra falls on thursday it is known as Guru Pushya Nakshatra Yoga and if it falls on sunday it is known as Ravi Pushya Nakshatra Yoga.