The ritual is done with the feeling that God's grace will help the child develop and grow healthy. The child should be around 6-7 months old. Normally the purohit fixes an auspicious date and time at which sadharan pooja is done and Kalash sthapana and Gauri - Ganesha poojan are performed. The dress prescribed for a boy child is a silk dhoti while a girl child is supposed to wear a silk sari . Invitation cards are sent.
People generally give toys and clothes to the child.
After the sadharan pooja takes place, the elders of the family put cereals or Anna in the child's mouth. On the second day of Annaprasan the child is given a diet of milk. On the third day he is given kheer . This must be prepared at the child's maternal uncle's place. The maternal uncle or mama is supposed to feed the child.