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Sonam Kapoor's Emotional Seemantonnayan Ceremony with Family & Friends

Sonam Kapoor shared a heartfelt note and video from her Seemantonnayan ceremony, an ancient prenatal ritual in Sanatan Dharma. She described the hair-parting ritual as deeply meaningful, especially with her closest friends and family in attendance. The actress expressed feeling "so held" and thanked her mother, mother-in-law, and sister for organizing the event. Sonam is expecting her second child with husband Anand Ahuja, with whom she welcomed their first son, Vayu, in 2022.

Key Points: Sonam Kapoor Shares Seemantonnayan Ceremony Glimpses

  • Shared glimpses of Seemantonnayan ceremony
  • Ritual honours the expecting mother
  • Attended by close friends and family
  • Expecting her second child with Anand Ahuja
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Sonam Kapoor shares glimpses of her Seemantonnayan ceremony, says 'I felt so held'

Sonam Kapoor shares heartfelt glimpses of her Seemantonnayan or Godh Bharai ceremony, calling it a deeply meaningful ritual celebrated with family.

"I felt so held. - Sonam Kapoor"

Mumbai, Feb 11

Bollywood fashionista Sonam Kapoor, who is all set to become a mommy again, shared a heartfelt note, offering a glimpse into her Seemantonnayan ceremony, calling the ancient ritual a deeply meaningful and emotional experience.

Taking to Instagram, Sonam shared a reel video of herself with her close ones, including Anil Kapoor, Arjun Kapoor, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Shabana Azmi, Khushi Kapoor, Masaba Gupta, Anupam Kher, and Sanjay Kapoor, among many others.

She reflected on the significance of Seemantonnayan, the third of the sixteen sacred sanskars in Sanatan Dharma, often referred to as the "hair-parting ritual," which honours the mother and the life she carries.

Sonam wrote: "Seemantonnayan the third of the sixteen sacred sanskars in Sanatan Dharma. Often called the "hair-parting ritual," it honours the mother and the life she carries. Known as Godh Bharai, Shrimant, Dohale Jevan, Shaad, Seemantham, Valaikappu, Seemantha, Pulikkudi and Sadhabhakshan across different parts of India - the names may change, but the blessing remains the same: love, protection and celebration of new life."

The ritual involves the hair of the expecting mother being parted by her husband to promote the healthy development of the fetus, ensure the mother's mental health, and provide protection from negative energies.

Describing the ceremony as special, Sonam shared that it felt even more meaningful because her closest friends and family members were present.

"This ancient ritual felt even more meaningful because all my best friends in the world showed up for me. My whole family did too. I felt so held. And to my mum, my mother-in-law, and my sister - thank you for organising everything and making me feel so deeply loved, cherished and celebrated. I will never forget this. A lap full of blessings. A heart overflowing with gratitude."

It was in November 2025 that Sonam announced that she was all set to welcome her second bundle of joy.

Sonam took to Instagram, where she shared a picture of herself dressed in a striking hot-pink pure wool suit featuring oversized padded shoulders and a softly curved shoulder line. The actress is seen lovingly holding on to her blossoming baby bump.

She captioned the post: "MOTHER."

Sonam tied the knot with businessman Anand Ahuja in a grand wedding ceremony in May 2018, after being in a relationship for several years. The couple welcomed their first child, a baby boy, whom they named Vayu, in August 2022.

- IANS

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Rohit P
It's lovely to see a public figure embracing our cultural sanskars. Many young couples today are moving away from these rituals. This is a nice reminder of their emotional and spiritual significance, beyond just the pomp.
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Anjali F
While I appreciate the sentiment, I do wish the article focused a bit more on the ritual's meaning for common people, not just how it looks in a star-studded setting. The essence is the same whether you're in a mansion or a modest home.
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David E
Fascinating to learn about this tradition. In the West, we have baby showers, but this "hair-parting ritual" seems to carry much deeper spiritual weight. Congratulations to the family!
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Karthik V
Heartwarming post! The Kapoor family seems so close-knit. It's called Valaikappu in Tamil Nadu with lots of music and bangles. Amazing how one sentiment of blessing unites the whole country with different names. All the best, Sonam!
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Sarah B
"I felt so held" – what a beautiful way to describe it. That sense of community and support from family and friends is universal, but the cultural framing here is so rich. Lovely to see.

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