Annaprasana Muhurtam — December 2026
అన్నప్రాశన (Annaprashana) శుభ మూహుర్తం
14 auspicious dates in December 2026 computed using Lahiri Ayanamsa — sorted by date
| Date | తిథి (Tithi) | నక్షత్రం (Nakshatra) | Sunrise / Sunset | Rahu Kalam | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 2 Wednesday |
నవమి Navami (K-paksha) |
ఉత్తర Uttara Phalguni |
6:30 AM to 5:40 PM |
Avoid: 12:05 PM - 1:29 PM |
★ |
| December 3 Thursday |
దశమి Dashami (K-paksha) |
హస్త Hasta |
6:30 AM to 5:40 PM |
Avoid: 1:29 PM - 2:53 PM |
★★ |
| December 4 Friday |
ఏకాదశి Ekadashi (K-paksha) |
చిత్త Chitra |
6:31 AM to 5:40 PM |
Avoid: 10:42 AM - 12:06 PM |
★★ |
| December 9 Wednesday |
పాడ్యమి Pratipada (S-paksha) |
జ్యేష్ఠ Jyeshtha |
6:34 AM to 5:41 PM |
Avoid: 12:08 PM - 1:31 PM |
★★ |
| December 11 Friday |
తదియ Tritiya (S-paksha) |
పూర్వాషాఢ Purva Ashadha |
6:35 AM to 5:42 PM |
Avoid: 10:45 AM - 12:09 PM |
★★ |
| December 17 Thursday |
అష్టమి Ashtami (S-paksha) |
పూర్వాభాద్ర Purva Bhadrapada |
6:39 AM to 5:44 PM |
Avoid: 1:35 PM - 2:58 PM |
★ |
| December 21 Monday |
ద్వాదశి Dwadashi (S-paksha) |
భరణి Bharani |
6:41 AM to 5:46 PM |
Avoid: 8:04 AM - 9:27 AM |
★ |
| December 22 Tuesday |
త్రయోదశి Trayodashi (S-paksha) |
రోహిణి Rohini |
6:41 AM to 5:47 PM |
Avoid: 3:00 PM - 4:23 PM |
★★★ |
| December 23 Wednesday |
పూర్ణిమ Purnima (S-paksha) |
మృగశిర Mrigashira |
6:42 AM to 5:47 PM |
Avoid: 12:14 PM - 1:38 PM |
★ |
| December 24 Thursday |
పాడ్యమి Pratipada (K-paksha) |
ఆర్ద్ర Ardra |
6:42 AM to 5:48 PM |
Avoid: 1:38 PM - 3:01 PM |
★★ |
| December 25 Friday |
విదియ Dwitiya (K-paksha) |
పునర్వసు Punarvasu |
6:43 AM to 5:48 PM |
Avoid: 10:52 AM - 12:15 PM |
★★★ |
| December 28 Monday |
పంచమి Panchami (K-paksha) |
మఘ Magha |
6:44 AM to 5:50 PM |
Avoid: 8:07 AM - 9:30 AM |
★★ |
| December 30 Wednesday |
సప్తమి Saptami (K-paksha) |
ఉత్తర Uttara Phalguni |
6:45 AM to 5:51 PM |
Avoid: 12:18 PM - 1:41 PM |
★★ |
| December 31 Thursday |
అష్టమి Ashtami (K-paksha) |
హస్త Hasta |
6:45 AM to 5:52 PM |
Avoid: 1:42 PM - 3:05 PM |
★★★ |
About Annaprasana Muhurtam in December 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. December 2026 offers 14 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 December 2026?
The next auspicious annaprasana muhurtam in December 2026 is December 2, 2026 (Wednesday) — Navami tithi in Krishna Paksha, Uttara Phalguni nakshatra. Sunrise at 6:30 AM. Avoid Rahu Kalam 12:05 PM - 1:29 PM.
How many Annaprashana muhurtam dates are there in December 2026?
14 auspicious annaprasana muhurtam dates in December 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).