Annaprashan muhurat
Dates for a baby’s first rice feeding (annaprāśana) in 2026 to 2028, by the Muhūrta-cintāmaṇi and the Dharmasindhu, month by month for your city, with the forenoon windows and the baby’s month.
Monday, 7 June 2027
The next annaprashan muhurat in Delhi is in 232 days.
Monday, 7 June 2027
The next annaprashan muhurat in Mumbai is in 232 days.
Monday, 7 June 2027
The next annaprashan muhurat in Kolkata is in 232 days.
Monday, 7 June 2027
The next annaprashan muhurat in Chennai is in 232 days.
Monday, 7 June 2027
The next annaprashan muhurat in Bengaluru is in 232 days.
Monday, 7 June 2027
The next annaprashan muhurat in Hyderabad is in 232 days.
Monday, 7 June 2027
The next annaprashan muhurat in Ahmedabad is in 232 days.
Monday, 7 June 2027
The next annaprashan muhurat in Pune is in 232 days.
Monday, 7 June 2027
The next annaprashan muhurat in Jaipur is in 232 days.
Monday, 7 June 2027
The next annaprashan muhurat in Lucknow is in 232 days.
Wednesday, 17 March 2027
The next annaprashan muhurat in London is in 151 days.
Wednesday, 29 December 2027
The next annaprashan muhurat in New York City is in 438 days.
Wednesday, 29 December 2027
The next annaprashan muhurat in Toronto is in 438 days.
Monday, 19 April 2027
The next annaprashan muhurat in Sydney is in 183 days.
Monday, 7 June 2027
The next annaprashan muhurat in Dubai is in 232 days.
Monday, 7 June 2027
The next annaprashan muhurat in Singapore is in 232 days.
Annaprashan dates, 2026 to 2028
Delhi time| Month | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | – | – | 10, 31 |
| February | – | – | 3 |
| March | – | – | 31 |
| April | – | – | 27 |
| May | – | – | – |
| June | – | 7 | – |
| July | – | – | – |
| August | – | – | – |
| September | – | – | – |
| October | – | – | – |
| November | – | – | – |
| December | – | 30 | – |
- Annaprashan muhurat 2026 No day in 2026 passes every rule. The year’s page lists the nearest days.
- Annaprashan muhurat 2027 2 dates.
- Annaprashan muhurat 2028 5 dates.
Annaprashan dates, 2026 to 2028
Mumbai time| Month | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | – | – | 10, 31 |
| February | – | – | 3 |
| March | – | – | 31 |
| April | – | – | 27 |
| May | – | – | – |
| June | – | 7 | – |
| July | – | – | – |
| August | – | – | – |
| September | – | – | – |
| October | – | – | – |
| November | – | – | – |
| December | – | 30 | – |
- Annaprashan muhurat 2026 No day in 2026 passes every rule. The rule missed most often is the Sunday bar (DS p. 135). The year’s page lists the nearest days.
- Annaprashan muhurat 2027 2 dates.
- Annaprashan muhurat 2028 5 dates.
Annaprashan dates, 2026 to 2028
Kolkata time| Month | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | – | – | 10, 31 |
| February | – | – | 3 |
| March | – | – | 31 |
| April | – | – | 27 |
| May | – | – | – |
| June | – | 7 | – |
| July | – | – | – |
| August | – | – | – |
| September | – | – | – |
| October | – | – | – |
| November | – | – | – |
| December | – | 30 | – |
- Annaprashan muhurat 2026 No day in 2026 passes every rule. The year’s page lists the nearest days.
- Annaprashan muhurat 2027 2 dates.
- Annaprashan muhurat 2028 5 dates.
Annaprashan dates, 2026 to 2028
Chennai time| Month | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | – | – | 10, 31 |
| February | – | – | 3 |
| March | – | – | 31 |
| April | – | – | 27 |
| May | – | – | – |
| June | – | 7 | – |
| July | – | – | – |
| August | – | – | – |
| September | – | – | – |
| October | – | – | – |
| November | – | – | – |
| December | – | 30 | – |
- Annaprashan muhurat 2026 No day in 2026 passes every rule. The rule missed most often is the Sunday bar (DS p. 135). The year’s page lists the nearest days.
- Annaprashan muhurat 2027 2 dates.
- Annaprashan muhurat 2028 5 dates.
Annaprashan dates, 2026 to 2028
Bengaluru time| Month | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | – | – | 10, 31 |
| February | – | – | 3 |
| March | – | – | 31 |
| April | – | – | 27 |
| May | – | – | – |
| June | – | 7 | – |
| July | – | – | – |
| August | – | – | – |
| September | – | – | – |
| October | – | – | – |
| November | – | – | – |
| December | – | 30 | – |
- Annaprashan muhurat 2026 No day in 2026 passes every rule. The rule missed most often is the Sunday bar (DS p. 135). The year’s page lists the nearest days.
- Annaprashan muhurat 2027 2 dates.
- Annaprashan muhurat 2028 5 dates.
Annaprashan dates, 2026 to 2028
Hyderabad time| Month | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | – | – | 10, 31 |
| February | – | – | 3 |
| March | – | – | 31 |
| April | – | – | 27 |
| May | – | – | – |
| June | – | 7 | – |
| July | – | – | – |
| August | – | – | – |
| September | – | – | – |
| October | – | – | – |
| November | – | – | – |
| December | – | 30 | – |
- Annaprashan muhurat 2026 No day in 2026 passes every rule. The rule missed most often is the Sunday bar (DS p. 135). The year’s page lists the nearest days.
- Annaprashan muhurat 2027 2 dates.
- Annaprashan muhurat 2028 5 dates.
Annaprashan dates, 2026 to 2028
Ahmedabad time| Month | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | – | – | 10, 31 |
| February | – | – | 3 |
| March | – | – | 31 |
| April | – | – | 27 |
| May | – | – | – |
| June | – | 7 | – |
| July | – | – | – |
| August | – | – | – |
| September | – | – | – |
| October | – | – | – |
| November | – | – | – |
| December | – | 30 | – |
- Annaprashan muhurat 2026 No day in 2026 passes every rule. The rule missed most often is the Sunday bar (DS p. 135). The year’s page lists the nearest days.
- Annaprashan muhurat 2027 2 dates.
- Annaprashan muhurat 2028 5 dates.
Annaprashan dates, 2026 to 2028
Pune time| Month | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | – | – | 10, 31 |
| February | – | – | 3 |
| March | – | – | 31 |
| April | – | – | 27 |
| May | – | – | – |
| June | – | 7 | – |
| July | – | – | – |
| August | – | – | – |
| September | – | – | – |
| October | – | – | – |
| November | – | – | – |
| December | – | 30 | – |
- Annaprashan muhurat 2026 No day in 2026 passes every rule. The rule missed most often is the Sunday bar (DS p. 135). The year’s page lists the nearest days.
- Annaprashan muhurat 2027 2 dates.
- Annaprashan muhurat 2028 5 dates.
Annaprashan dates, 2026 to 2028
Jaipur time| Month | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | – | – | 10, 31 |
| February | – | – | 3 |
| March | – | – | 31 |
| April | – | – | 27 |
| May | – | – | – |
| June | – | 7 | – |
| July | – | – | – |
| August | – | – | – |
| September | – | – | – |
| October | – | – | – |
| November | – | – | – |
| December | – | 30 | – |
- Annaprashan muhurat 2026 No day in 2026 passes every rule. The rule missed most often is the Sunday bar (DS p. 135). The year’s page lists the nearest days.
- Annaprashan muhurat 2027 2 dates.
- Annaprashan muhurat 2028 5 dates.
Annaprashan dates, 2026 to 2028
Lucknow time| Month | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | – | – | 10, 31 |
| February | – | – | 3 |
| March | – | – | 31 |
| April | – | – | 27 |
| May | – | – | – |
| June | – | 7 | – |
| July | – | – | – |
| August | – | – | – |
| September | – | – | – |
| October | – | – | – |
| November | – | – | – |
| December | – | 30 | – |
- Annaprashan muhurat 2026 No day in 2026 passes every rule. The year’s page lists the nearest days.
- Annaprashan muhurat 2027 2 dates.
- Annaprashan muhurat 2028 5 dates.
Annaprashan dates, 2026 to 2028
London time| Month | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | – | – | 10, 31 |
| February | – | – | – |
| March | – | 17 | 31 |
| April | – | – | 27 |
| May | – | – | – |
| June | 24 | 7 | – |
| July | – | – | – |
| August | – | – | – |
| September | – | – | – |
| October | – | – | – |
| November | – | – | – |
| December | – | 29, 30 | – |
- Annaprashan muhurat 2026 1 date.
- Annaprashan muhurat 2027 4 dates.
- Annaprashan muhurat 2028 4 dates.
Annaprashan dates, 2026 to 2028
New York City time| Month | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | – | – | 6, 28, 31 |
| February | – | – | – |
| March | – | – | 3, 6 |
| April | – | – | 7 |
| May | – | – | – |
| June | 24 | – | – |
| July | – | – | – |
| August | – | – | – |
| September | – | – | – |
| October | – | – | – |
| November | – | – | – |
| December | – | 29, 30 | – |
- Annaprashan muhurat 2026 1 date.
- Annaprashan muhurat 2027 2 dates.
- Annaprashan muhurat 2028 6 dates.
Annaprashan dates, 2026 to 2028
Toronto time| Month | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | – | – | 6, 28, 31 |
| February | – | – | – |
| March | – | – | 3, 6 |
| April | – | – | 7 |
| May | – | – | – |
| June | 24 | – | – |
| July | – | – | – |
| August | – | – | – |
| September | – | – | – |
| October | – | – | – |
| November | – | – | – |
| December | – | 29, 30 | – |
- Annaprashan muhurat 2026 1 date.
- Annaprashan muhurat 2027 2 dates.
- Annaprashan muhurat 2028 6 dates.
Annaprashan dates, 2026 to 2028
Sydney time| Month | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | – | – | 7, 10 |
| February | – | – | 3 |
| March | – | – | 31 |
| April | – | 19 | – |
| May | – | – | – |
| June | – | 7 | – |
| July | – | – | – |
| August | – | – | – |
| September | – | – | – |
| October | – | – | – |
| November | – | – | – |
| December | – | 30, 31 | – |
- Annaprashan muhurat 2026 No day in 2026 passes every rule. The year’s page lists the nearest days.
- Annaprashan muhurat 2027 4 dates.
- Annaprashan muhurat 2028 4 dates.
Annaprashan dates, 2026 to 2028
Dubai time| Month | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | – | – | 10, 31 |
| February | – | – | 3 |
| March | – | – | 31 |
| April | – | – | 27 |
| May | – | – | – |
| June | 24 | 7 | – |
| July | – | – | – |
| August | – | – | – |
| September | – | – | – |
| October | – | – | – |
| November | – | – | – |
| December | – | 29, 30 | – |
- Annaprashan muhurat 2026 1 date.
- Annaprashan muhurat 2027 3 dates.
- Annaprashan muhurat 2028 5 dates.
Annaprashan dates, 2026 to 2028
Singapore time| Month | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | – | – | 10, 31 |
| February | – | – | 3 |
| March | – | – | 31 |
| April | – | – | 27 |
| May | – | – | – |
| June | – | 7 | – |
| July | – | – | – |
| August | – | – | – |
| September | – | – | – |
| October | – | – | – |
| November | – | – | – |
| December | – | 29, 30, 31 | – |
- Annaprashan muhurat 2026 No day in 2026 passes every rule. The year’s page lists the nearest days.
- Annaprashan muhurat 2027 4 dates.
- Annaprashan muhurat 2028 5 dates.
The rules
- The bright fortnight, in the forenoon, from sunrise to midday. Nārada in MC 5.17 commentary, p. 179
- Tithi 2, 3, 5, 7, 10 or 13. MC 5.17 commentary, p. 178; DS p. 135
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday. The Dharmasindhu reports that some allow Sunday. MC 5.17; DS p. 135
- The Moon in one of the Dharmasindhu’s sixteen stars: Aśvinī, Rohiṇī, Mṛgaśira, Punarvasu, Puṣya, the three Uttaras, Hasta, Citrā, Svātī, Anurādhā, Śravaṇa, Dhaniṣṭhā, Śatabhiṣā or Revatī. DS p. 135; Vasiṣṭha in MC 5.17 commentary, p. 179
- No Viṣṭi (Bhadrā), Vaidhṛti, Vyatīpāta, Gaṇḍa, Atigaṇḍa, Vajra, Śūla or Parigha, each for its whole span. Barring the whole Viṣṭi, wherever it resides, is our reading. DS p. 135; MC 5.17 commentary, p. 179
- A lagna other than Aries, Scorpio or Pisces. MC 5.17
- The 10th house empty of every planet. MC 5.18 and commentary, p. 180
- No malefic (the Sun, Mars, Saturn, Rāhu or Ketu) in the 1st, 4th or 7th, and the Moon not in the 6th or 8th. MC 5.18
- Not Venus in the 7th, Mars in the 8th or Mercury in the 9th. Guru in MC 5.18 commentary, p. 180
- Not in an adhika or kṣaya month, and not while Jupiter or Venus is set, infant or old. DS pp. 4–5, 135
Your baby’s month
A boy in the 6th, 8th, 10th or 12th month, and the Dharmasindhu adds the end of the first year; a girl in the 5th, 7th, 9th or 11th. The time the family’s own gṛhya-sūtra names comes first, and then the setting of Jupiter and Venus is not considered. MC 5.17 and commentary, p. 179; DS p. 135
An adhika month and a set, infant or old Jupiter or Venus are avoided when another time is available: if the sixth month has the fault, the eighth is used. When no pure day is available, a family at the prescribed month may go ahead. DS pp. 4–5, 135
The birth star: some call it bad, while Nārada and Vasiṣṭha call it good for this rite, and the commentator calls it, and the 10th and 19th stars from it, more praiseworthy. The dates here do not test it, since it needs the child’s chart. MC 5.17–18 and commentary, pp. 179–180; DS p. 135
The rite
Viṣṇu, Śiva, the Moon, the Sun, the guardians of the directions, Earth, the directions and brāhmaṇas are worshipped. On the mother’s lap the child is fed pāyasa with curd, honey and ghee, from a gold or bronze vessel, by a hand holding gold, with mantras. Then tools, weapons, cloth and books are set before the child, and the text says that what it first touches, by that it will live. DS p. 135
Questions
From the Muhūrta-cintāmaṇi and the Dharmasindhu, with the page for each.
When is the next annaprashan muhurat?
In Delhi, Monday, 7 June 2027, with the Moon in Punarvasu; the first forenoon window is Gemini, 06:00 – 08:15. 2026: No day in 2026 passes every rule. The year’s page lists the nearest days. 2027: 2 dates. 2028: 5 dates. MC 5.17–18; DS p. 135
In which month should annaprashan be done?
A boy in the 6th, 8th, 10th or 12th month, and the Dharmasindhu adds the end of the first year; a girl in the 5th, 7th, 9th or 11th. The time the family’s own gṛhya-sūtra names comes first, and then the setting of Jupiter and Venus is not considered. MC 5.17 and commentary, p. 179; DS p. 135
What time of day is best?
The forenoon, from sunrise to midday, in the bright fortnight. Each date here lists only forenoon windows. Nārada in MC 5.17 commentary, p. 179
Can it be on the birth star?
The texts differ. Some call the birth star bad; Nārada and Vasiṣṭha call it good for this rite, and the commentator calls it, and the 10th and 19th stars from it, more praiseworthy. MC 5.17–18 and commentary, pp. 179–180; DS p. 135
Why is the date different in my city?
The windows are forenoon lagnas, which rise at different clock times in each city, and the 10th house and the other placements follow the lagna. Sunrise and midday also differ, and the setting and rising of Jupiter and Venus are seen from the city.
How the dates are found
Read the methodology- The day
- Listed when the fortnight is bright, the tithi is 2, 3, 5, 7, 10 or 13, the weekday is Monday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday, the star is one of sixteen, the month is not adhika, and Jupiter and Venus are clear (MC 5.17; DS pp. 4–5, 135).
- The window
- The forenoon, sunrise to midday, where the lagna is not Aries, Scorpio or Pisces, the 10th house is empty, no malefic is in the 1st, 4th or 7th, the Moon is out of the 6th and 8th, and Guru’s three placements are absent (MC 5.17–18). Viṣṭi and the eight yogas go for their whole spans, and the other barred stretches as in the other lists.
- Malefics
- The Sun, Mars, Saturn, Rāhu and Ketu, so the Sun in the 1st after sunrise closes the window until it leaves the lagna sign (MC 4.1; the Bṛhaj-jātaka leaves the nodes out).
- Jupiter and Venus
- Set by the Sūrya-siddhānta’s time-degrees (Jupiter 11; Venus 8 retrograde, 10 direct); infancy and old age by MC 5.27’s counts.
- An empty year
- When no day passes, the page says so and lists the days that fail only at the window, with the tests that removed them.
- Not applied
- The baby’s month, the birth star and the 8th sign from the birth sign or lagna (MC 5.17–18; DS p. 135).
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