It was the Nishkraman sanskaar of Rameshwari, and entire Kosal desh was celebrating it.

In each and every lane of the kingdom, feasts were held with variety of dishes covering the six flavours - Sweet, Sour, Salty, Bitter, Pungent and Astringent.

In the palace, the little Rameshwari was bathed and dressed in the ceremonial attire and decked with jewellery that was made by her aunts, with utmost love.

Devi Sita was sitting in front of the fire altar, beside Shri Ram in whose lap Rameshwari lied, looking at everything with her heterochromic observant eyes.

Shri Ram and Devi Sita offered prayers to the deities to bless their daughter with good digestive powers, good speech, and good mental development.

When the puja was completed, Vasisth gave instructions to them both about feeding Rameshwari.

"Annaprashan panchamrit se shuru hoga." He said.

Devi Sita nodded and took the gem-studded platter in which Panchamrit made from honey, water, milk, curd and ghee, was served.

With great excitement she fed it to her with a golden spoon. She looked keenly at the Rameshwari, observing her expressions.

To much of her delight, the Ram-suta smiled widely, making it obvious she loved the Panchamrit made by her.

Overjoyed Devi Sita, took the golden bowl which carried the kheer she had made, and fed a spoonful to her. Eating which Rameshwari was even more elated.

'Aapka yeh bhojan kisi amrit se kam nahi.' Rameshwari thought.

She giggled and babbled, making it obvious she wanted more. Devi Sita was extremely pleased as she fed another spoon of kheer to her.

Shri Ram smiled, lovingly looking at his wife, he was happy that her worries had perished now. Devi Sita gazed at Shri Ram with a smile, as she handed him the spoon.

He grabbed the spoon as well as the opportunity to feed the kheer to his daughter, it wasn't the first time he was feeding her, but feeding her something cooked had its own joy.

"Bhaiya, hume bhi avsar dene ki kripa kare." Bharat said.

"Awashya. Kintu pehle, Matao ko khilane do." He said.

His brothers nodded and the mothers came forward. With great enthusiasm the grandmothers fed their granddaughter.

After them her uncles and aunts also fed spoonful of Kheer and Panchamrit to their neice, with an unparalleled joy.

And eating from everyone's hand, Rameshwari was also elated beyond words. Her happiness today knew no bounds as she giggled and clapped her hands.

And hence the Annaprashan ceremony of Rameshwari was completed, with great joy. Even the devtas had gathered in the sky, invisibly to witness the ceremony and her adorable form.

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Chalo chalo batao, what all dishes you all will bring and feed to Rama ?✨✨✨

And did you realise that Annaprashan ceremony took place so it means Rama is now 6 months old ? 🌝🌝

Betiya jaldi badi ho jaati 🌝✨