What is Annaprashan?
Annaprashan (Rice Feeding Ceremony) marks the baby's first intake of solid food, specifically rice-based food (kheer/payasam).
- Age for Boys: 6th, 8th, or 10th month (even months)
- Age for Girls: 5th, 7th, or 9th month (odd months)
- Traditional Food: Kheer (rice pudding) or sweetened rice
- Best Days: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Month-wise Annaprashan Dates 2026
January 2026
Jan 7 (Wed)
Rohini
Jan 8 (Thu)
Mrigashira
Jan 9 (Fri)
Pushya
Jan 14 (Wed)
Uttara Phalguni
Jan 15 (Thu)
Hasta
Jan 21 (Wed)
Shravana
Jan 22 (Thu)
Dhanishta
February 2026
Feb 4 (Wed)
Rohini
Feb 5 (Thu)
Mrigashira
Feb 6 (Fri)
Pushya
Feb 11 (Wed)
Uttara Phalguni
Feb 12 (Thu)
Hasta
Feb 18 (Wed)
Anuradha
Feb 19 (Thu)
Shravana
Feb 25 (Wed)
Revati
March 2026
Mar 4 (Wed)
Rohini
Mar 5 (Thu)
Pushya
Mar 11 (Wed)
Uttara Phalguni
Mar 12 (Thu)
Hasta
Mar 18 (Wed)
Anuradha
Mar 19 (Thu)
Shravana
April 2026
Apr 1 (Wed)
Revati
Apr 2 (Thu)
Rohini
Apr 8 (Wed)
Pushya
Apr 9 (Thu)
Uttara Phalguni
Apr 15 (Wed)
Swati
Apr 16 (Thu)
Anuradha
Apr 22 (Wed)
Shravana
Apr 23 (Thu)
Dhanishta
May 2026
May 6 (Wed)
Rohini
May 7 (Thu)
Pushya
May 13 (Wed)
Uttara Phalguni
May 14 (Thu)
Hasta
May 20 (Wed)
Anuradha
May 21 (Thu)
Shravana
June - August 2026
Jun 3 (Wed)
Rohini
Jun 4 (Thu)
Pushya
Jun 10 (Wed)
Uttara Phalguni
Jul 1 (Wed)
Rohini
Jul 8 (Wed)
Uttara Phalguni
Aug 5 (Wed)
Rohini
Aug 12 (Wed)
Uttara Phalguni
September - December 2026
Avoid Sep 3-17 (Pitru Paksha)
Sep 23 (Wed)
Shravana
Sep 24 (Thu)
Revati
Oct 28 (Wed)
Rohini
Oct 29 (Thu)
Pushya
Nov 4 (Wed)
Uttara Phalguni
Nov 5 (Thu)
Hasta
Nov 11 (Wed)
Anuradha
Dec 2 (Wed)
Rohini
Dec 3 (Thu)
Pushya
Dec 9 (Wed)
Uttara Phalguni
Dec 16 (Wed)
Shravana
Best Nakshatras for Annaprashan
| Nakshatra | Quality | Significance |
|---|---|---|
| Rohini | Best | Growth, nourishment |
| Pushya | Best | Most auspicious for feeding |
| Hasta | Best | Hands, feeding skill |
| Shravana | Good | Learning, hearing |
| Uttara Phalguni | Good | Prosperity |
| Mrigashira | Good | Gentle nature |