First Food Ceremony
Annaprashan Muhurat 2026
Shubh dates for Annaprashan (first solid food ceremony) in 2026 — the sacred Samskara of introducing your child to solid food. An auspicious Muhurat ensures the child's lifelong health, strength, and nourishment.
Key Criteria for 2026
Best: Shukla Paksha Tithi (Dwitiya through Trayodashi), Mon, Wed, Thu, or Fri, Moon in Pushya, Rohini, Shravana, or Revati. Annaprashan can be performed throughout 2026 — no Chaturmas restriction.
✓ Available year-round.Annaprashan is a child's Samskara with no Chaturmas restriction. It can be performed in any month of 2026.
Best Nakshatras for Annaprashan
Rohini
Nourishment, fertility — Moon's own Nakshatra for feeding ceremonies
Mrigashira
Gentle energy — excellent for child rituals
Pushya
Universally auspicious — Brihaspati's Nakshatra, best for nourishment
Uttara Phalguni
Abundance, patronage — Aryaman blesses the child's growth
Hasta
Skilled, graceful — Brahma's Nakshatra for ceremonies
Swati
Independence — prosperity for the growing child
Anuradha
Devotion, friendship — auspicious for child ceremonies
Uttara Ashadha
Permanent victory — lifelong health for the child
Shravana
Vishnu's Nakshatra — nourishment and divine protection
Uttara Bhadrapada
Stability — auspicious for rituals
Revati
Nourishing, protected — ideal for feeding ceremonies
Avoid: Ardra, Ashlesha, Jyeshtha, Moola, Bharani — harsh or inauspicious for child ceremonies
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Annaprashan ceremony?
Annaprashan (also called Annaprasan or first rice feeding) is the Hindu Samskara of giving a child their first solid food. It is typically performed when the child is 6 months old (for boys) or 5 months old (for girls). Rice is traditionally the first food offered, mixed with ghee and honey. An auspicious Muhurat is selected based on Tithi, Nakshatra, and Vara. The ceremony includes prayers for the child's health, strength, and long life.
At what age is Annaprashan done?
Annaprashan is traditionally performed at 6 months of age for boys and 5 months for girls, though many families do it at 6 months for both. It should ideally be in an even month (6th, 8th, 10th, 12th) for boys, and an odd month (5th, 7th, 9th) for girls according to classical texts. However, the child's development and the availability of an auspicious Muhurat also matter in practice.
Which Nakshatra is best for Annaprashan?
Pushya is the most auspicious Nakshatra for Annaprashan — it literally means "to nourish" and is governed by Brihaspati (Jupiter), who blesses the child with wisdom and good health. Rohini (fertility, nourishment), Shravana (Vishnu's Nakshatra for learning), and Revati (gentle, nourishing) are also excellent. Avoid Ardra, Ashlesha, Jyeshtha, Moola, and Bharani for this ceremony.
Can Annaprashan be done during Chaturmas?
Yes — Annaprashan is a child's Samskara and is generally permitted during Chaturmas (July 6 – October 29, 2026), unlike weddings and Griha Pravesh. The ceremony can be performed in any month of 2026. Focus on choosing an auspicious Tithi, Nakshatra, and weekday using our Muhurat Finder.