Namaskaram. With Gods' grace We are contemplating performing ear-piercing - Karna Vedanam - kaathu kuttuthal - for our grand daughter. The specified day falls before the 1st year birthday (ayush homam) Can some one advise as to what are the prescribed vaideeha karyams meant to be performed this day. Or is it just a loukeeka karma? Thanks in anticipation. Namste. Gowri