Annaprashan Muhurat 2026 — First Food Ceremony Auspicious Timings
Find the best muhurat for annaprashan (first solid food ceremony) in 2026. The ceremony is held in the 6th-8th month of the child — check tithi, nakshatra, and weekday auspiciousness.
How to choose the right muhurat
Annaprashan (first feeding of grains) is the ceremony where a child is given solid food for the first time, usually between 6 to 8 months of age. It marks the beginning of the child's journey with regular food and is an important samskara.
Auspicious factors for annaprashan: (1) Tithi — Dwitiya, Tritiya, Panchami, Saptami, Dashami, Ekadashi of Shukla Paksha; (2) Nakshatra — Rohini, Mrigashira, Pushya, Uttara Phalguni, Hasta, Chitra, Swati, Anuradha, Shravana, Dhanishta, Revati; (3) Vara — Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday; (4) Avoid Tuesday, Saturday, Rahu Kaal, and the child's birth nakshatra.
Traditionally, kheer (sweet rice pudding) or a sweet preparation is fed to the child with a gold or silver spoon, usually by the father or maternal uncle, after a small puja and havan.
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Frequently Asked Questions
At what age is annaprashan done?
Between the 6th and 8th month of the child's age, depending on regional tradition.
What is fed during annaprashan?
Kheer (sweet rice pudding) or a sweet grain preparation, fed with a gold or silver spoon.
Which nakshatras are best?
Rohini, Pushya, Mrigashira, Hasta, Chitra, Swati, Anuradha, Shravana, and Revati.