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Annaprashana · Vedic Muhurtha 2026
First Rice Feeding Muhurtha 2026
The auspicious ceremony of a baby's first solid food
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Vedic Rules for First Rice Feeding Muhurtha
✅ Auspicious Nakshatra
Rohini, Mrigashira, Punarvasu, Pushya, Hasta, Chitra, Swati, Anuradha, Shravana, Uttara Phalguni, Uttara Bhadrapada, Revati
✅ Auspicious Vara
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
✅ Auspicious Tithi
Dwitiya, Tritiya, Panchami, Saptami, Dashami, Ekadashi, Dwadashi
⛔ Avoid Nakshatra
Bharani, Ardra, Ashlesha, Jyeshtha, Mula
- Traditionally the 6th month for boys, 5th or 7th for girls
- The child's birth nakshatra pada must be checked for compatibility
- Moon should ideally be in a water or earth sign for nourishment
- Grandfather or a respected elder traditionally feeds the child first
- Kheer (rice in milk) with gold ring stirred in — symbolises prosperity
Other Muhurtha Types
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