Telugu Muhurtham · 2026
Annaprasana Muhurtham 2026
Auspicious Dates for First Feeding Ceremony
Auspicious Dates 2026
January(8 dates)
1
Thursday
Rohini
Shukla Paksha Trayodashi · Margashira
2
Friday
Mrigashira
Shukla Paksha Chaturdashi · Margashira
19
Monday
Shravana
Shukla Paksha Pratipada · Pushya
20
Tuesday
Shravana
Shukla Paksha Dwitiya · Pushya
25
Sunday
Revati
Shukla Paksha Saptami · Pushya
26
Monday
Ashwini
Shukla Paksha Ashtami · Pushya
28
Wednesday
Rohini
Shukla Paksha Dashami · Pushya
29
Thursday
Mrigashira
Shukla Paksha Ekadashi · Pushya
February(5 dates)
22
Sunday
Ashwini
Shukla Paksha Shashthi · Magha
25
Wednesday
Rohini
Shukla Paksha Navami · Magha
26
Thursday
Mrigashira
Shukla Paksha Dashami · Magha
27
Friday
Punarvasu
Shukla Paksha Ekadashi · Magha
28
Saturday
Pushya
Shukla Paksha Dwadashi · Magha
March(6 dates)
20
Friday
Revati
Shukla Paksha Dwitiya · Phalguna
21
Saturday
Ashwini
Shukla Paksha Tritiya · Phalguna
24
Tuesday
Rohini
Shukla Paksha Shashthi · Phalguna
25
Wednesday
Mrigashira
Shukla Paksha Saptami · Phalguna
27
Friday
Punarvasu
Shukla Paksha Dashami · Phalguna
28
Saturday
Pushya
Shukla Paksha Ekadashi · Phalguna
April(8 dates)
1
Wednesday
Uttara Phalguni
Shukla Paksha Pournami / Amavasya · Phalguna
20
Monday
Rohini
Shukla Paksha Chaturthi · Chaitra
21
Tuesday
Mrigashira
Shukla Paksha Panchami · Chaitra
23
Thursday
Punarvasu
Shukla Paksha Saptami · Chaitra
24
Friday
Pushya
Shukla Paksha Ashtami · Chaitra
28
Tuesday
Uttara Phalguni
Shukla Paksha Dwadashi · Chaitra
29
Wednesday
Hasta
Shukla Paksha Trayodashi · Chaitra
30
Thursday
Chitra
Shukla Paksha Chaturdashi · Chaitra
May(8 dates)
1
Friday
Swati
Shukla Paksha Pournami / Amavasya · Chaitra
18
Monday
Mrigashira
Shukla Paksha Dwitiya · Vaisakha
20
Wednesday
Punarvasu
Shukla Paksha Panchami · Vaisakha
21
Thursday
Pushya
Shukla Paksha Shashthi · Vaisakha
25
Monday
Uttara Phalguni
Shukla Paksha Dashami · Vaisakha
26
Tuesday
Hasta
Shukla Paksha Ekadashi · Vaisakha
27
Wednesday
Chitra
Shukla Paksha Dwadashi · Vaisakha
28
Thursday
Swati
Shukla Paksha Trayodashi · Vaisakha
June(7 dates)
15
Monday
Mrigashira
Shukla Paksha Pratipada · Vaisakha
17
Wednesday
Punarvasu
Shukla Paksha Tritiya · Jyeshtha
21
Sunday
Uttara Phalguni
Shukla Paksha Saptami · Jyeshtha
22
Monday
Hasta
Shukla Paksha Ashtami · Jyeshtha
24
Wednesday
Chitra
Shukla Paksha Dashami · Jyeshtha
25
Thursday
Swati
Shukla Paksha Ekadashi · Jyeshtha
27
Saturday
Anuradha
Shukla Paksha Trayodashi · Jyeshtha
July(1 date)
15
Wednesday
Pushya
Shukla Paksha Dwitiya · Jyeshtha
August(4 dates)
17
Monday
Chitra
Shukla Paksha Panchami · Shravana
18
Tuesday
Swati
Shukla Paksha Shashthi · Shravana
20
Thursday
Anuradha
Shukla Paksha Ashtami · Shravana
26
Wednesday
Shravana
Shukla Paksha Chaturdashi · Shravana
September(1 date)
22
Tuesday
Shravana
Shukla Paksha Ekadashi · Bhadrapada
October(2 dates)
12
Monday
Swati
Shukla Paksha Dwitiya · Bhadrapada
14
Wednesday
Anuradha
Shukla Paksha Chaturthi · Bhadrapada
November(3 dates)
16
Monday
Shravana
Shukla Paksha Saptami · Ashwina
21
Saturday
Revati
Shukla Paksha Dwadashi · Kartika
22
Sunday
Ashwini
Shukla Paksha Trayodashi · Kartika
December(4 dates)
19
Saturday
Revati
Shukla Paksha Dashami · Margashira
20
Sunday
Ashwini
Shukla Paksha Ekadashi · Margashira
22
Tuesday
Rohini
Shukla Paksha Trayodashi · Margashira
23
Wednesday
Mrigashira
Shukla Paksha Pournami / Amavasya · Margashira
Dates to Avoid
Avoid Adhika Maas, Pitru Paksha, eclipses. Best in Shukla Paksha.
What is Annaprasana?
Annaprasana (అన్నప్రాశన) is the Hindu first-feeding ceremony where a baby is given solid food (usually rice) for the first time. In Telugu tradition, this is performed in the 6th month for boys and the 5th or 7th month for girls. The ceremony marks the transition from breast milk to solid food and is considered an important milestone in the child's life.
How to Prepare
- Choose an auspicious date in the right month (6th for boys, 5th/7th for girls)
- Prepare payasam (kheer), rice, and other traditional foods
- Arrange for a small puja with the family priest
- Have the maternal uncle (mama) feed the baby first (Telugu tradition)
- Place symbolic items before the baby to predict future (book, gold, soil)
- Dress the baby in new clothes
Do's ✓
- ✓Feed rice or payasam as first solid food
- ✓Have maternal uncle feed the baby first
- ✓Perform on Shukla Paksha day
- ✓Choose a day with auspicious nakshatra
Don'ts ✗
- ✗Don't perform during Adhika Maas
- ✗Avoid Amavasya and eclipse days
- ✗Don't feed spicy or heavy food
- ✗Avoid performing during Rahu Kalam
Frequently Asked Questions
At what age is Annaprasana performed?
Typically at 6 months for boys and 5th or 7th month for girls. The even month for boys and odd month for girls is the Telugu tradition.
అన్నప్రాశన ఏ వయసులో చేయాలి?
మగ బిడ్డలకు 6వ నెలలో, ఆడ బిడ్డలకు 5వ లేదా 7వ నెలలో చేస్తారు. మగ బిడ్డలకు సరి నెల, ఆడ బిడ్డలకు బేసి నెల తెలుగు సంప్రదాయం.