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What is the sanskar related to conception?

Conception at an auspicious time accompanied by divine worship and chanting of mantras for begetting a healthy and noble progeny is called Garbhadana sanskar.

Tips for conception

According to the Ayurvedic text, Charaka Samhita the couple desirous of a child should avoid the first three days from the onset of menstruation. For a male child, they should have intercourse on the even days of the cycle and for a female child, the odd days. Soon after the intercourse, the woman should not lie on her sides or face down. The woman should avoid overeating, staying hungry or thirsty, fear, depression, anger, scorn, excessive passion, or desire for another man.