At birth, a child is initiated into the family ritually. The child's naming ceremony may happen many weeks or even months later, and it is called the "bārsa". In many Indian Hindu communities, the naming is most often done by consulting the child's horoscope, which suggests various names depending on the child's Lunar sign (called "Rashi"). However, in Marathi Hindu families, the name that the child inevitably uses in secular functions is the one decided by their parents. If a name is chosen on the basis of the horoscope, then that is kept a secret to ward off the casting of a spell on the child during their life. During the naming ceremony, the child's paternal aunt has the honor of naming the infant. When the child is 11 months old, they get their first hair-cut. This is also an important ritual and is called "Jawal (जावळ)". In the Maratha community, the maternal uncle is given the honour of the first snip during the ceremony.