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Annaprashan Muhurat
अन्नप्राशन मुहूर्त
Annaprashan, the first rice-feeding ceremony, marks a baby's transition to solid food. Choosing the right muhurat ensures health, prosperity, and longevity for the child.
Auspicious Annaprashan Muhurat dates
Computed from the Swiss Ephemeris for Delhi, next 12 months. Each date below satisfies every rule listed on this page. Timings shift with your city — sunrise varies by up to 100 minutes across India.
| Date | Panchang | Abhijit muhurat | Avoid (Rahu Kaal) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-11-11Wednesday | Shukla DwitiyaAnuradha | 11:44 – 12:27 | 12:05 – 13:26 |
| 2026-11-12Thursday | Shukla TritiyaJyeshtha | 11:44 – 12:27 | 13:26 – 14:47 |
| 2026-11-14Saturday | Shukla PanchamiPurva Ashadha | 11:44 – 12:27 | 09:25 – 10:45 |
| 2026-11-15Sunday | Shukla ShashthiUttara Ashadha | 11:44 – 12:27 | 16:07 – 17:27 |
| 2026-11-16Monday | Shukla SaptamiShravana | 11:45 – 12:27 | 08:06 – 09:26 |
| 2026-11-18Wednesday | Shukla NavamiShatabhisha | 11:45 – 12:28 | 12:06 – 13:26 |
| 2026-11-20Friday | Shukla DashamiPurva Bhadrapada | 11:46 – 12:28 | 10:47 – 12:07 |
| 2026-11-22Sunday | Shukla TrayodashiAshwini | 11:46 – 12:28 | 16:05 – 17:24 |
| 2026-12-11Friday | Shukla DwitiyaPurva Ashadha | 11:54 – 12:35 | 10:57 – 12:14 |
| 2026-12-12Saturday | Shukla TritiyaUttara Ashadha | 11:54 – 12:35 | 09:40 – 10:57 |
| 2026-12-14Monday | Shukla PanchamiShravana | 11:55 – 12:36 | 08:24 – 09:41 |
| 2026-12-15Tuesday | Shukla ShashthiDhanishtha | 11:55 – 12:37 | 14:50 – 16:07 |
These dates apply the rules a calendar can check. They cannot check the child's birth Nakshatra, Moon in Taurus, Cancer or Libra, Jupiter or Venus on the lagna — that needs your birth chart. Check a date against your own chart →
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Key Astrological Factors
- Auspicious Tithis: 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 6th, 7th, 10th, 11th, 13th of Shukla Paksha
- Favorable Nakshatras: Rohini, Mrigashira, Pushya, Hasta, Swati, Shatabhisha
- Moon in Taurus, Cancer, or Libra is ideal for the child's health
- Avoid Bhadra, Rahu Kaal, and the child's birth nakshatra
- Jupiter or Venus aspecting the lagna strengthens the muhurat
- Boy: 6th or 8th month; Girl: 5th or 7th month is traditional
Best Months & Timing
- Vaishakha (Apr-May) — Moon in Taurus, warm weather, auspicious
- Shravan (Jul-Aug) — Associated with abundance and nourishment
- Ashwin (Sep-Oct) — Post-monsoon, cool weather, favorable planetary positions
- Kartika (Oct-Nov) — Associated with Vishnu, ideal for new beginnings
- Avoid: Ashada, Bhadrapada, and months with solar/lunar eclipses
Frequently asked questions
What is Annaprashan Muhurat?
Annaprashan, the first rice-feeding ceremony, marks a baby's transition to solid food. Choosing the right muhurat ensures health, prosperity, and longevity for the child.
What are the key astrological factors for Annaprashan Muhurat?
Auspicious Tithis: 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 6th, 7th, 10th, 11th, 13th of Shukla Paksha. Favorable Nakshatras: Rohini, Mrigashira, Pushya, Hasta, Swati, Shatabhisha. Moon in Taurus, Cancer, or Libra is ideal for the child's health. Avoid Bhadra, Rahu Kaal, and the child's birth nakshatra. Jupiter or Venus aspecting the lagna strengthens the muhurat. Boy: 6th or 8th month; Girl: 5th or 7th month is traditional
What are the best months for Annaprashan Muhurat?
Vaishakha (Apr-May) — Moon in Taurus, warm weather, auspicious. Shravan (Jul-Aug) — Associated with abundance and nourishment. Ashwin (Sep-Oct) — Post-monsoon, cool weather, favorable planetary positions. Kartika (Oct-Nov) — Associated with Vishnu, ideal for new beginnings. Avoid: Ashada, Bhadrapada, and months with solar/lunar eclipses
Find Your Perfect Annaprashan Muhurat Date
Check today's Panchang for Tithi, Nakshatra, Rahu Kaal, and the daily Abhijit Muhurta. Our AI Jyotish can also calculate the best date based on your birth chart.