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Suvarnaprashana is offered to all children upto 12 years of age. As mentioned earlier it has its root is [[Jatakarma (जातकर्म)|Jatakarma samskara]]. It indicates that Suvarnaprashan can also be given or ideally should be started in a newborn child. In one opinion it can be offered to all children upto 16 years of age. Clinically, a minimum therapy of 6 months, 1 year to two years is recommended in order to get considerable results.

Suvarnaprashana is offered to all children upto 12 years of age. As mentioned earlier it has its root is [[Jatakarma (जातकर्म)|Jatakarma samskara]]. It indicates that Suvarnaprashan can also be given or ideally should be started in a newborn child. In one opinion it can be offered to all children upto 16 years of age. Clinically, a minimum therapy of 6 months, 1 year to two years is recommended in order to get considerable results.

is offered on every Pushya nakshatra (Constellation) of the month. For newborns, suvarnaprashan is recommended daily upto 1 year of age to get optimum benefits. Various clinical studies have been conducted till now to understand the age related effects of Suvarnaprashana and the results show that this therapy can benefit all children upto 15 years of age even if it is given only on pushya nakshatra time or on daily basis.  

It is offered on every Pushya nakshatra (Constellation) of the month. For newborns, suvarnaprashan is recommended daily upto 1 year of age to get optimum benefits. Various clinical studies have been conducted till now to understand the age related effects of Suvarnaprashana and the results show that this therapy can benefit all children upto 15 years of age even if it is given only on pushya nakshatra time or on daily basis.  

=== Why on Pushya Nakshatra ===

===== Why on Pushya Nakshatra =====

Pushya constellation is said to facilitate Pushti (Strengthening) or Poshana (Nourishing) i.e. strength in the universe. Hence this constellation is chosen to administer this Suvarna Prashana (Bhinde, Sagar & murthy, A & Dave, Hasmukh & Kiradi, Pallavi. (2013). A SURVEY STUDY ON ‘SUVARNA PRASHANA’- AN AYURVEDIC IMMUNIZATION. Journal of Vishwa Ayurveda Parisad. 10. 3-8. )

Pushya is one of the 27 nakshatra (constellations) as per Hindu calendar. Among these nakshatras, Pushya when in the sky is believed to facilitate positive growth, nourishment, and strength in the universe. The Suvarnaprashana therapy is offered to enhance the similar attributes in a child like growth, development and nourishment. Therefore to get maximum benefits from this therapy one can make use of the energies in the universe which can facilitate, support and boost the effects on Suvarnaprashana.<ref>Bhinde, Sagar & murthy, A & Dave, Hasmukh & Kiradi, Pallavi. (2013). A SURVEY STUDY ON ‘SUVARNA PRASHANA’- AN AYURVEDIC IMMUNIZATION. Journal of Vishwa Ayurveda Parisad. 10. 3-8.</ref>  Moreover, according to Ayurveda the results this therapy gives, are called as [[Rasayana (रसायनम्)|Rasayana]] [[Therapeutic activity in Ayurveda (आयुर्वेदे कर्म)|karma]] in Ayurveda. Acharya Charaka and Sushruta in their classical work have specifically advised use of gold on Pushya nakshatra when to be given for Rasayana karma. Thus the current day practice of Suvarnaprashana is done on pushya nakshatra time of the month.

 

In the context of Rasayana and Pumsavana Karma, Acharya Susrutha and Charaka, respectively mention the usage of Swarna on Pushya Nakshatra (a star in Hindu calendar). The current popular practice of Swarnaprashana only on the day of Pushya Nakshatra may be due to the belief that it is an auspicious star to administer any medication due to its nourishing effect.

== Benefits of Suvarnaprashana ==

== Benefits of Suvarnaprashana ==