Why is the silver moon considered auspicious for children? Know the centuries old tradition

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Evil Eye Protection Pendant: In Indian culture, many types of traditions are performed after the birth of newborn babies and small children. One of these is a very common and deeply faith related tradition. Children should wear a silver moon around their neck. Often you must have seen that a small silver locket in the shape of a moon with a black thread is worn around the neck of small children. But do you know that not only grandmother’s remedies but also astrological reasons are hidden behind this? Let us know in simple language why wearing a silver moon is considered so auspicious and important for children.

What is the relation between Moon and Silver?

In astrology, Moon is considered to be the planet responsible for mind, emotions, peace and mental balance. Whereas silver is considered to be the metal of the moon. It is believed that wearing silver helps in strengthening the auspicious effects of the Moon. For this reason, it is considered auspicious to make small children wear a silver moon.

Why is silver moon worn for small children?

According to belief, the Moon has more influence on children from birth till about 12 years of age. During this period, their mind, nature and mental development occurs rapidly. Therefore, it is believed in tradition that wearing a silver moon gives positive energy to the child and keeps him mentally calm.

belief to protect from evil eye

It is also believed in Indian folk traditions that small children develop eyesight quickly. For this reason, many families string a silver moon in a black thread and wear it around the child’s neck. According to religious beliefs, it is considered a kind of protective shield, which symbolizes to protect the child from negative energy and evil eye.

Why is this tradition followed even today?

Despite changing times, many families in India still wear silver moon rings to their children. For them it is not just an ornament but a symbol of protection and blessings. Due to religious faith, family tradition and cultural belief, this tradition has been going on for generations and is equally popular among the people even today.

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Disclaimer: The information given in this news is based on religious beliefs and general information. TV9 Bharatvarsha does not confirm this.

Varun Chauhan

More than a decade of experience in electronic and digital media. After doing a journalism course from Asian Academy of Film and Television (AAFT) Noida in 2008, I started my journey in media with the idea of ​​doing something different and new. Since the beginning, I have been interested in making those topics related to Indian culture and religious traditions available to the common people. During his career, he got the opportunity to work in prestigious media organizations like Channel One News, Sahara Samay, A2Z News, News Express, National Voice and Punjab Kesari Digital. While working in these institutions, I got the experience of learning news writing, field reporting, and digital content. At present, in the country’s largest news network TV9 Bharatvarsha, I am fulfilling the responsibility of delivering news related to religion and faith, religious events, astrology, vastu, mythology, temple traditions and fasts and festivals to the readers in simple, easy and factual language. Coverage of Maha Kumbh 2025 is one of the important experiences of my career, where I got the opportunity to write in detail on the faith of crores of devotees, the traditions of Akharas, the activities of Sant Samaj and the religious and cultural aspects related to Kumbh. Apart from this, he has also continuously written on Chardham Yatra, Sawan, Navratri, Diwali, Holi, Chhath Puja, Amarnath Yatra, Ramzan and other major religious events. I have special interest in the study of Indian culture, religious philosophy, astrology, numerology, Vastu Shastra, Puranas and folk beliefs. My endeavor is always to convey religious and spiritual topics to the readers through simple language, so that they can better understand their traditions and cultural heritage.

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