Telugu Muhurtham · 2026
Namakaranam Muhurtham 2026
Auspicious Dates for Baby Naming Ceremony
Auspicious Dates 2026
January(9 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
21
Wednesday
Dhanishtha
Shukla Paksha Tritiya · 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)
20
Friday
Uttara Bhadrapada
Shukla Paksha Tritiya · 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)
19
Thursday
Uttara Bhadrapada
Shukla Paksha Pratipada · Phalguna
20
Friday
Revati
Shukla Paksha Dwitiya · Phalguna
21
Saturday
Ashwini
Shukla Paksha Tritiya · 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
20
Thursday
Anuradha
Shukla Paksha Ashtami · Shravana
26
Wednesday
Shravana
Shukla Paksha Chaturdashi · Shravana
27
Thursday
Dhanishtha
Shukla Paksha Pournami / Amavasya · Shravana
September(2 dates)
22
Tuesday
Shravana
Shukla Paksha Ekadashi · Bhadrapada
23
Wednesday
Dhanishtha
Shukla Paksha Dwadashi · Bhadrapada
October(4 dates)
12
Monday
Swati
Shukla Paksha Dwitiya · Bhadrapada
14
Wednesday
Anuradha
Shukla Paksha Chaturthi · Bhadrapada
21
Wednesday
Dhanishtha
Shukla Paksha Dashami · Ashwina
24
Saturday
Uttara Bhadrapada
Shukla Paksha Trayodashi · Ashwina
November(4 dates)
16
Monday
Shravana
Shukla Paksha Saptami · Ashwina
20
Friday
Uttara Bhadrapada
Shukla Paksha Ekadashi · Kartika
21
Saturday
Revati
Shukla Paksha Dwadashi · Kartika
22
Sunday
Ashwini
Shukla Paksha Trayodashi · Kartika
December(6 dates)
14
Monday
Dhanishtha
Shukla Paksha Panchami · Kartika
18
Friday
Uttara Bhadrapada
Shukla Paksha Navami · Margashira
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. Perform within first 3 months of birth.
What is Namakaranam?
Namakaranam (నామకరణం) is the Hindu baby naming ceremony, traditionally performed on the 11th or 12th day after birth, or on a later auspicious date within the first few months. In Telugu families, the baby's name is chosen based on the janma nakshatra (birth star) and pada (quarter), which determine the auspicious starting syllable (akshara). The ceremony involves whispering the chosen name into the baby's ear three times.
How to Prepare
- Calculate the baby's janma nakshatra and pada from birth time
- Determine the auspicious starting syllable (akshara)
- Choose names beginning with that syllable
- Arrange for puja items: turmeric, kumkum, flowers, cradle
- Invite close family — grandparents traditionally announce the name
- Write the name on a plate of rice grains during the ceremony
Do's ✓
- ✓Choose name based on nakshatra akshara
- ✓Perform on Shukla Paksha day
- ✓Whisper name in baby's right ear three times
- ✓Perform Ganapathi Puja before naming
Don'ts ✗
- ✗Don't name during Adhika Maas
- ✗Avoid Amavasya and eclipse days
- ✗Don't delay beyond 3 months without consulting a pandit
- ✗Avoid naming during Rahu Kalam
Frequently Asked Questions
When should Namakaranam be performed?
Traditionally on the 11th or 12th day after birth. If not possible, any auspicious day within the first 3 months is acceptable.
నామకరణం ఎప్పుడు చేయాలి?
సంప్రదాయంగా పుట్టిన 11వ లేదా 12వ రోజున. సాధ్యం కాకపోతే, మొదటి 3 నెలల్లో ఏదైనా శుభ దినంలో చేయవచ్చు.
How to find the right name syllable?
The starting syllable is determined by the baby's janma nakshatra and pada (quarter). Each of the 108 padas has a prescribed akshara. Use our Namakaranam tool to find yours.