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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.

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

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.