Annaprashan Muhurat 2026: Shubh Dates, Nakshatra and Tithi
Annaprashan muhurat 2026 for a baby's first rice meal. Every date below is calculated from the Moon's nakshatra and tithi at Delhi sunrise, with Chaturmas and Kharmas left out.
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Annaprashan muhurat dates 2026
| Date | Weekday | Nakshatra | Tithi | Sunrise (Delhi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-21 | Wednesday | Dhanishta | Shukla Tritiya | 7:13 am |
| 2026-01-25 | Sunday | Revati | Shukla Saptami | 7:12 am |
| 2026-01-29 | Thursday | Rohini | Shukla Ekadashi | 7:10 am |
| 2026-02-22 | Sunday | Ashwini | Shukla Panchami | 6:53 am |
| 2026-02-26 | Thursday | Mrigashira | Shukla Dashami | 6:49 am |
| 2026-03-01 | Sunday | Pushya | Shukla Trayodashi | 6:46 am |
| 2026-04-20 | Monday | Rohini | Shukla Tritiya | 5:50 am |
| 2026-04-29 | Wednesday | Hasta | Shukla Trayodashi | 5:42 am |
| 2026-05-18 | Monday | Rohini | Shukla Dwitiya | 5:28 am |
| 2026-05-21 | Thursday | Pushya | Shukla Panchami | 5:27 am |
| 2026-05-27 | Wednesday | Hasta | Shukla Ekadashi | 5:25 am |
| 2026-05-29 | Friday | Swati | Shukla Trayodashi | 5:24 am |
| 2026-06-24 | Wednesday | Chitra | Shukla Dashami | 5:24 am |
| 2026-06-25 | Thursday | Swati | Shukla Ekadashi | 5:24 am |
| 2026-11-22 | Sunday | Ashwini | Shukla Trayodashi | 6:49 am |
| 2026-12-14 | Monday | Shravana | Shukla Panchami | 7:05 am |
Annaprashan dates by month in 2026
How many dates each month has, so you can plan around holidays and leave.
- January: 3 dates
- February: 2 dates
- March: 1 date
- April: 2 dates
- May: 4 dates
- June: 2 dates
- November: 1 date
- December: 1 date
How these dates are chosen
A annaprashan muhurat traditionally needs a supportive nakshatra, a Shukla paksha tithi and a suitable weekday.
- Find the Moon's sidereal nakshatra at sunrise.
- Keep only the nakshatras listed for this ceremony.
- Keep good Shukla tithis such as Dwitiya, Tritiya, Panchami, Saptami, Dashami, Ekadashi and Trayodashi.
- Leave out Chaturmas and Kharmas months.
- Leave out the weekdays traditionally avoided.
Why the city matters
Sunrise changes from city to city, so the exact window can shift.
Checking your local time
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Abroad
Families outside India use local sunrise; our city pages cover 30 overseas cities.
Getting ready for annaprashan
A short checklist families find useful:
- Make kheer at home
- Use a new silver or steel bowl
- Keep the time short for the baby
- Take family photos
Choghadiya and Rahu kaal on the day
Once you pick a date, choose the hour. Many families avoid Rahu kaal and prefer Labh, Amrit or Shubh choghadiya.
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How many annaprashan muhurat are there in 2026?
16 dates meet the traditional rules in our calculation.
Which month has the most annaprashan dates in 2026?
May.
Is a muhurat needed?
It is a tradition many families enjoy. The date is a starting point for planning.
Frequently asked questions
What is Annaprashan muhurat?
A chosen date and time for a baby's first rice meal.
Why are some months empty?
Chaturmas and Kharmas are traditionally avoided for new beginnings.
Are these dates for my city?
They are calculated for Delhi. Nakshatra and tithi rarely change between Indian cities, but sunrise does.
Can I use a date not in this list?
Many families do, with guidance from their priest.
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| Element | Rashis | Theme |
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| Earth | Vrishabh, Kanya, Makar | Patience, practical sense |
| Air | Mithun, Tula, Kumbh | Ideas, conversation |
| Water | Kark, Vrishchik, Meen | Feeling, intuition |
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