Is performed during the sixth and eighth month of pregnancy. Family takes special care of the expectant mother during pregnancy since physical and mental development of the fetus depends on the mother's health. Simant ceremony is performed to invoke God’s grace for a healthy baby and to remind the family to take good care of the expectant mother. The mother is advised to eat fresh, wholesome, nutritious food, read inspiring books, listen to good music and have good, positive thoughts. She is encouraged to avoid negative feelings of anger, hatred, jealousy, violence, etc. It is believed that what she eats, drinks, thinks, watches, hears, reads, etc.; will affect the baby.