Annaprashan Muhurat 2026

The most auspicious annaprashan muhurat dates in 2026 are listed above with their exact time windows, nakshatra and tithi. Dates marked "excellent" have all Panchang elements favourably aligned.

A annaprashan muhurat is selected using the Hindu Panchang — the nakshatra (lunar mansion), tithi (lunar day), weekday, yoga and karana — while avoiding inauspicious periods like Rahu Kaal and Bhadra. Annaprashan is the ceremony of feeding a baby solid food for the first time, usually in the 6th or 7th month. It is one of the 16 Hindu Samskaras and ensures good health and nourishment.

Key guidelines: Baby should be in their 6th or 7th month; Even months are preferred for boys, odd for girls; Favorable nakshatras: Ashwini, Rohini, Mrigashira, Punarvasu, Pushya, Hasta, Chitra, Swati, Shravana, Dhanishtha, Revati.