Annaprashan Muhurat August 2026: 7 Auspicious Dates
7 auspicious Annaprashan muhurat dates in August 2026 — the 3rd, 5th, 7th, 10th, 17th, 26th and 28th — with exact timings for each. The 17th carries the widest window. Includes the full rice feeding ceremony vidhi, which nakshatras work, and custom Annaprashan invites from ?199.
Annaprashan Muhurat August 2026: 7 Auspicious Dates
Every auspicious date for your baby's first rice feeding this August, with exact timings and the full ceremony guide.
If your baby is reaching the five-to-seven month mark around August 2026, you're in good shape. The month carries seven auspicious Annaprashan muhurat dates, roughly one every three to four days, giving you real flexibility to work around family schedules and the monsoon. Here are the dates with exact timings, what the ceremony involves, and how to plan it right.
Quick answer
The 7 auspicious Annaprashan muhurat dates in August 2026 are: 3rd (Monday), 5th (Wednesday), 7th (Friday), 10th (Monday), 17th (Monday), 26th (Wednesday) and 28th (Friday). The 17th carries the widest timing window. Confirm the exact muhurat with a pandit based on the baby's birth nakshatra.
August 2026 Annaprashan Dates & Timings
| Date | Day | Auspicious Timings (IST) |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Monday | 09:37 AM – 04:32 PM, 06:36 PM – 10:30 PM |
| 5 | Wednesday | 11:46 AM – 06:28 PM, 08:10 PM – 09:38 PM |
| 7 | Friday | 09:30 PM – 10:55 PM |
| 10 | Monday | 04:04 PM – 09:18 PM |
| 17 | Monday | 06:25 AM – 10:59 AM, 01:18 PM – 05:41 PM |
| 26 | Wednesday | 06:27 AM – 10:23 AM |
| 28 | Friday | 06:28 AM – 12:35 PM |
Timings are for New Delhi. Your city may differ by a few minutes based on local sunrise.
A few things stand out. The 17th (Monday) offers the widest and most convenient window, starting early morning and running through the afternoon across two slots. The 3rd and 5th are also generous. The 7th has a narrow late-evening slot, which works if your family prefers an evening ceremony but is tight for a full puja. The 26th and 28th both open at sunrise and close by late morning, so plan for an early start on those days.
What Makes an Annaprashan Date Auspicious
A pandit checks several factors in the Panchang before confirming a date:
- Nakshatra. Rohini, Mrigashira, Punarvasu, Pushya, Hasta, Chitra, Swati, Anuradha, Shravana, Uttara Phalguni, Uttara Ashadha, Uttara Bhadrapada, Revati and Shatabhisha are favoured. Moola, Ardra and Ashlesha are avoided.
- Tithi. Shukla Dwitiya, Tritiya, Panchami, Dashami, Ekadashi and Trayodashi are preferred. Rikta tithis and Amavasya are blocked.
- Weekday. Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday are the auspicious days. Saturday is blocked; Tuesday and Sunday are generally avoided.
- Baby's age and gender. For boys, the ceremony is traditionally held in the 6th, 8th, 10th or 12th month. For girls, in the 5th, 7th, 9th or 11th month. This rule comes from the Ashvalayana Grihyasutra.
How the Ceremony Works
Ganesh Puja
Every Hindu ceremony starts with Lord Ganesha. The pandit invokes him to remove obstacles and bless the occasion.
Prepare the kheer
Rice kheer (sweet rice pudding) is the traditional first food. It's cooked, offered to the deity, and kept warm in a silver bowl. Silver is used because it's considered sattvic (pure) in Vedic tradition.
Mantra chanting and feeding
The pandit chants the Annaprashan mantra while the father (or maternal uncle, depending on regional custom) feeds the baby a small taste of kheer using a silver spoon. Some families also offer symbolic tastes of salty, sour and bitter food.
The prediction game
A few objects are placed in front of the baby: a book, a pen, a gold ornament, food and sometimes clay or soil. Whichever the baby reaches for first is taken as a playful hint about their future interests. It's the lightest part of the ceremony, and usually the most photographed.
Blessings and celebration
Elders bless the child, prasad is distributed, and the family celebrates. The baby has formally moved from milk to food, which in Hindu tradition is a milestone worth marking.
Planning Tips for August
- Book the pandit early. August is dense with ceremonies, and monsoon travel can delay arrivals. Lock yours in as soon as you pick the date.
- Keep it at home. A home ceremony is easier on the baby and avoids monsoon-related venue issues. Most pandits are comfortable visiting.
- Send invites a week ahead. A digital invite on WhatsApp reaches everyone instantly, including family abroad. Browse our naming ceremony / Annaprashan cards.
- Prepare one good photo. If you're ordering a video invite, a clear, well-lit baby photo makes the final piece look noticeably better.
- Use the wide windows. If you have a choice, aim for the 17th (two generous morning-to-evening slots) or the 3rd. The 7th is workable but the 90-minute evening window leaves little room for delays.
Looking at the next month? Our September 2026 Namkaran guide covers naming ceremony dates, and the Ultimate Digital Invitation Guide walks through how digital invites work for every occasion.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the auspicious Annaprashan dates in August 2026?
As per the Hindu Panchang: 3rd (Monday), 5th (Wednesday), 7th (Friday), 10th (Monday), 17th (Monday), 26th (Wednesday) and 28th (Friday). Confirm the exact timing with a pandit based on the baby's birth nakshatra.
At what age should Annaprashan be done?
For boys, traditionally in the 6th, 8th, 10th or 12th month after birth. For girls, in the 5th, 7th, 9th or 11th month. The ceremony should happen between 5 and 12 months of age.
What is the Annaprashan ceremony?
Annaprashan is a Hindu sanskar marking a baby's first intake of solid food, specifically rice kheer. The father or maternal uncle feeds the baby using a silver spoon, and the ceremony includes Ganesh Puja and mantra chanting.
Which nakshatras are auspicious for Annaprashan?
Rohini, Mrigashira, Punarvasu, Pushya, Hasta, Chitra, Swati, Anuradha, Shravana, Uttara Phalguni, Uttara Ashadha, Uttara Bhadrapada, Revati and Shatabhisha. Moola, Ardra and Ashlesha are avoided.
What food is given during Annaprashan?
Rice kheer (sweet rice pudding), considered the food of the gods. It's offered to the deity first and then fed to the baby using a silver bowl and spoon. Some families also offer symbolic tastes of salty, sour and bitter foods.
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