Annaprasana Muhurtham — April 2026
అన్నప్రాశన (Annaprashana) శుభ మూహుర్తం
12 auspicious dates in April 2026 computed using Lahiri Ayanamsa — sorted by date
| Date | తిథి (Tithi) | నక్షత్రం (Nakshatra) | Sunrise / Sunset | Rahu Kalam | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 2 Thursday |
పాడ్యమి Pratipada (K-paksha) |
హస్త Hasta |
6:10 AM to 6:29 PM |
Avoid: 1:52 PM - 3:24 PM |
★★★ |
| April 6 Monday |
చవితి Chaturthi (K-paksha) |
అనురాధ Anuradha |
6:07 AM to 6:30 PM |
Avoid: 7:40 AM - 9:13 AM |
★ |
| April 8 Wednesday |
షష్ఠి Shashthi (K-paksha) |
మూల Mula |
6:05 AM to 6:30 PM |
Avoid: 12:18 PM - 1:51 PM |
★ |
| April 10 Friday |
అష్టమి Ashtami (K-paksha) |
ఉత్తరాషాఢ Uttara Ashadha |
6:04 AM to 6:31 PM |
Avoid: 10:44 AM - 12:17 PM |
★ |
| April 12 Sunday |
దశమి Dashami (K-paksha) |
శ్రవణం Shravana |
6:02 AM to 6:31 PM |
Avoid: 4:57 PM - 6:31 PM |
★★★ |
| April 13 Monday |
ఏకాదశి Ekadashi (K-paksha) |
ధనిష్ఠ Dhanishta |
6:02 AM to 6:31 PM |
Avoid: 7:35 AM - 9:09 AM |
★★ |
| April 15 Wednesday |
త్రయోదశి Trayodashi (K-paksha) |
పూర్వాభాద్ర Purva Bhadrapada |
6:00 AM to 6:32 PM |
Avoid: 12:16 PM - 1:50 PM |
★★ |
| April 21 Tuesday |
పంచమి Panchami (S-paksha) |
మృగశిర Mrigashira |
5:56 AM to 6:33 PM |
Avoid: 3:24 PM - 4:58 PM |
★★★ |
| April 22 Wednesday |
షష్ఠి Shashthi (S-paksha) |
ఆర్ద్ర Ardra |
5:55 AM to 6:33 PM |
Avoid: 12:14 PM - 1:49 PM |
★ |
| April 23 Thursday |
సప్తమి Saptami (S-paksha) |
పునర్వసు Punarvasu |
5:55 AM to 6:34 PM |
Avoid: 1:49 PM - 3:24 PM |
★★★ |
| April 24 Friday |
అష్టమి Ashtami (S-paksha) |
పుష్యమి Pushya |
5:54 AM to 6:34 PM |
Avoid: 10:39 AM - 12:14 PM |
★★★ |
| April 29 Wednesday |
త్రయోదశి Trayodashi (S-paksha) |
హస్త Hasta |
5:51 AM to 6:35 PM |
Avoid: 12:13 PM - 1:49 PM |
★★★ |
About Annaprasana Muhurtam in April 2026
Annaprashana (అన్నప్రాశన) is one of the most important Vedic life-event ceremonies. The traditional Muhurta Chintamani text prescribes specific tithi, nakshatra, yoga, karana, and weekday combinations for annaprasana. April 2026 offers 12 dates meeting these classical criteria.
Selection Methodology
Each date listed above scores ≥ 65 (out of 100) on these classical criteria:
- Nakshatra — Auspicious lunar mansions for Annaprashana: Pushya, Punarvasu, Hasta, Sravana, Shravana...
- Tithi — Avoid 4, 9, 14 (Riktha) and Amavasya. Favored: 2, 3, 5, 7, 10, 11, 13.
- Weekday — Best: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Monday. Avoid: Saturday.
- Yoga — Avoid Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, Parigha, Vajra, Vyaghata.
- Karana — Always avoid Bhadra (Vishti).
Daily Inauspicious Windows (always avoid)
Within each auspicious day, avoid Rahu Kalam (listed above), Yamagandam, and Gulika Kalam. The safest window is Abhijit Muhurtam — the ~24 minutes centered on solar noon — which is auspicious every day regardless of other factors.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When is the next auspicious Annaprashana muhurtam in April 2026?
The next auspicious annaprasana muhurtam in April 2026 is April 2, 2026 (Thursday) — Pratipada tithi in Krishna Paksha, Hasta nakshatra. Sunrise at 6:10 AM. Avoid Rahu Kalam 1:52 PM - 3:24 PM.
How many Annaprashana muhurtam dates are there in April 2026?
12 auspicious annaprasana muhurtam dates in April 2026, classified by tithi, nakshatra, yoga, karana, and weekday per Muhurta Chintamani guidelines.
What time of day is best for Annaprasana Annaprashana ceremony?
The auspicious time within each day varies. Universal good windows: Abhijit Muhurtam (~24 minutes around solar noon). Avoid Rahu Kalam (daily 90-minute inauspicious period). For Annaprashana, also avoid Bhadra (Vishti karana) hours.
All muhurtam dates are computed for Hyderabad coordinates (17.3850°N, 78.4867°E) using Lahiri (Chitrapaksha) ayanamsa. For other cities, the auspicious dates remain the same but the exact sunrise/Rahu Kalam timings shift. Use the today's panchangam for your city's timings. For high-stakes ceremonies, consult a qualified Jyotishi to verify against your personal birth chart. Editorial methodology reviewed by Pandit Ramachandra Sharma (Jyotisha Visharada, 22+ years practice).
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