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These works were associated with the devotions of pregnant women, praying for a safe delivery. [ 1 ] Sometimes, as with a statue by Sansovino in the Basilica of Sant'Agostino in Rome, the depiction is of a Virgin and Child , which was however known as a Madonna del Parto, because it was especially associated with devotions related to pregnancy.
The guests then place a garland and bangles on her wrists, shower her with flowers, and bestow well-wishes and prayers for a safe delivery. [4] Another purpose of the ceremony is to honor the pregnant woman and to ensure the birth of a healthy child.
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The Upanishad includes prayer to deity Saraswati during this rite of passage, the goddess of knowledge and wisdom in Hindu tradition. It also includes the threefold repetition of "Speech Speech" with the assertion to the baby, "You are the Vedas! so, live a hundred autumns", into the baby's ear by the father.
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Billy Ray Cyrus is "praying" for his family after his son, Trace Cyrus, penned an open letter, concerned for his father's wellbeing after his performance at President Donald Trump's inauguration.