Puṇyāha (पुण्याह) is a cleansing ritual observed by Hindus. The term ‘Punyaha’ means ‘an auspicious day’ or ‘sacred day’. Punyaha is practiced before any ritual. Punyaha ritual is also performed after days of pollution due to birth or death. Namakarana (Sanskrit: नामकरण, Nāmakaraṇa) (literally, naming) is the naming ceremony in Hinduism and a Sanskara (rite of passage) to name a baby.