Annaprasana Muhurtam — February 2026
అన్నప్రాశన (Annaprashana) శుభ మూహుర్తం
11 auspicious dates in February 2026 computed using Lahiri Ayanamsa — sorted by date
| Date | తిథి (Tithi) | నక్షత్రం (Nakshatra) | Sunrise / Sunset | Rahu Kalam | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 2 Monday |
పాడ్యమి Pratipada (K-paksha) |
ఆశ్లేష Ashlesha |
6:48 AM to 6:11 PM |
Avoid: 8:13 AM - 9:38 AM |
★★ |
| February 5 Thursday |
చవితి Chaturthi (K-paksha) |
ఉత్తర Uttara Phalguni |
6:47 AM to 6:13 PM |
Avoid: 1:55 PM - 3:21 PM |
★ |
| February 6 Friday |
పంచమి Panchami (K-paksha) |
హస్త Hasta |
6:46 AM to 6:13 PM |
Avoid: 11:04 AM - 12:30 PM |
★★★ |
| February 9 Monday |
అష్టమి Ashtami (K-paksha) |
విశాఖ Vishakha |
6:45 AM to 6:15 PM |
Avoid: 8:11 AM - 9:38 AM |
★ |
| February 16 Monday |
చతుర్దశి Chaturdashi (K-paksha) |
శ్రవణం Shravana |
6:42 AM to 6:18 PM |
Avoid: 8:09 AM - 9:36 AM |
★★★ |
| February 18 Wednesday |
పాడ్యమి Pratipada (S-paksha) |
శతభిష Shatabhisha |
6:41 AM to 6:18 PM |
Avoid: 12:30 PM - 1:57 PM |
★★ |
| February 19 Thursday |
విదియ Dwitiya (S-paksha) |
పూర్వాభాద్ర Purva Bhadrapada |
6:41 AM to 6:19 PM |
Avoid: 1:57 PM - 3:24 PM |
★★ |
| February 20 Friday |
తదియ Tritiya (S-paksha) |
ఉత్తరాభాద్ర Uttara Bhadrapada |
6:40 AM to 6:19 PM |
Avoid: 11:02 AM - 12:30 PM |
★★ |
| February 23 Monday |
సప్తమి Saptami (S-paksha) |
భరణి Bharani |
6:38 AM to 6:20 PM |
Avoid: 8:06 AM - 9:34 AM |
★★ |
| February 26 Thursday |
దశమి Dashami (S-paksha) |
మృగశిర Mrigashira |
6:36 AM to 6:21 PM |
Avoid: 1:57 PM - 3:25 PM |
★★★ |
| February 27 Friday |
ఏకాదశి Ekadashi (S-paksha) |
పునర్వసు Punarvasu |
6:36 AM to 6:21 PM |
Avoid: 11:00 AM - 12:29 PM |
★★ |
About Annaprasana Muhurtam in February 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. February 2026 offers 11 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 February 2026?
The next auspicious annaprasana muhurtam in February 2026 is February 2, 2026 (Monday) — Pratipada tithi in Krishna Paksha, Ashlesha nakshatra. Sunrise at 6:48 AM. Avoid Rahu Kalam 8:13 AM - 9:38 AM.
How many Annaprashana muhurtam dates are there in February 2026?
11 auspicious annaprasana muhurtam dates in February 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).