Annaprasana Age & Muhurtham: When to Perform
Annaprasana Muhurtham
The right age and the best time to perform Annaprasana — month by gender, the baby’s nakshatram and choosing the muhurtham.
When to perform Annaprasana
Annaprasana is performed when the baby is ready for solid food — around the sixth month. Tradition prefers even months (6 or 8) for boys and odd months (5 or 7) for girls, on an auspicious day.
Choosing the muhurtham
Even months for boys
The 6th or 8th month is favoured for baby boys.
Odd months for girls
The 5th or 7th month is favoured for baby girls.
Janma Nakshatram
Often performed on the baby’s birth star in the chosen month.
Auspicious lagnas
Virgo, Sagittarius and Pisces lagnas are considered favourable.
Get a personalised muhurtham
The best day depends on the baby’s nakshatram and your family custom. Karishye provides muhurtham guidance — talk to our experts or book the ceremony.
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Frequently asked questions
Q.At what age should Annaprasana be performed?
Around the sixth month — even months (6 or 8) for boys and odd months (5 or 7) for girls — on an auspicious day.
Q.Is the timing different for boys and girls?
Yes — even months (6 or 8) are favoured for boys and odd months (5 or 7) for girls, traditionally on the baby’s Janma Nakshatram.
Q.Do you help choose the muhurtham?
Yes — Karishye provides muhurtham guidance based on the baby’s nakshatram and your family tradition.