Annaprasana Muhurtam — January 2026
అన్నప్రాశన (Annaprashana) శుభ మూహుర్తం
14 auspicious dates in January 2026 computed using Lahiri Ayanamsa — sorted by date
| Date | తిథి (Tithi) | నక్షత్రం (Nakshatra) | Sunrise / Sunset | Rahu Kalam | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 1 Thursday |
త్రయోదశి Trayodashi (S-paksha) |
రోహిణి Rohini |
6:46 AM to 5:52 PM |
Avoid: 1:42 PM - 3:06 PM |
★★★ |
| January 4 Sunday |
పాడ్యమి Pratipada (K-paksha) |
పునర్వసు Punarvasu |
6:47 AM to 5:54 PM |
Avoid: 4:31 PM - 5:54 PM |
★ |
| January 5 Monday |
తదియ Tritiya (K-paksha) |
పుష్యమి Pushya |
6:47 AM to 5:55 PM |
Avoid: 8:10 AM - 9:34 AM |
★★★ |
| January 7 Wednesday |
పంచమి Panchami (K-paksha) |
పుబ్బ Purva Phalguni |
6:48 AM to 5:56 PM |
Avoid: 12:22 PM - 1:45 PM |
★★ |
| January 8 Thursday |
షష్ఠి Shashthi (K-paksha) |
పుబ్బ Purva Phalguni |
6:48 AM to 5:57 PM |
Avoid: 1:46 PM - 3:09 PM |
★ |
| January 12 Monday |
నవమి Navami (K-paksha) |
స్వాతి Swati |
6:49 AM to 5:59 PM |
Avoid: 8:12 AM - 9:36 AM |
★ |
| January 15 Thursday |
ద్వాదశి Dwadashi (K-paksha) |
జ్యేష్ఠ Jyeshtha |
6:49 AM to 6:01 PM |
Avoid: 1:49 PM - 3:13 PM |
★ |
| January 16 Friday |
త్రయోదశి Trayodashi (K-paksha) |
మూల Mula |
6:49 AM to 6:02 PM |
Avoid: 11:01 AM - 12:25 PM |
★★ |
| January 19 Monday |
పాడ్యమి Pratipada (S-paksha) |
శ్రవణం Shravana |
6:49 AM to 6:03 PM |
Avoid: 8:13 AM - 9:38 AM |
★★★ |
| January 20 Tuesday |
విదియ Dwitiya (S-paksha) |
శ్రవణం Shravana |
6:49 AM to 6:04 PM |
Avoid: 3:15 PM - 4:40 PM |
★★★ |
| January 25 Sunday |
సప్తమి Saptami (S-paksha) |
రేవతి Revati |
6:49 AM to 6:07 PM |
Avoid: 4:42 PM - 6:07 PM |
★★★ |
| January 26 Monday |
అష్టమి Ashtami (S-paksha) |
అశ్విని Ashwini |
6:49 AM to 6:08 PM |
Avoid: 8:14 AM - 9:39 AM |
★ |
| January 28 Wednesday |
దశమి Dashami (S-paksha) |
రోహిణి Rohini |
6:49 AM to 6:09 PM |
Avoid: 12:29 PM - 1:54 PM |
★★★ |
| January 29 Thursday |
ఏకాదశి Ekadashi (S-paksha) |
మృగశిర Mrigashira |
6:48 AM to 6:09 PM |
Avoid: 1:54 PM - 3:19 PM |
★★ |
About Annaprasana Muhurtam in January 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. January 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 January 2026?
The next auspicious annaprasana muhurtam in January 2026 is January 1, 2026 (Thursday) — Trayodashi tithi in Shukla Paksha, Rohini nakshatra. Sunrise at 6:46 AM. Avoid Rahu Kalam 1:42 PM - 3:06 PM.
How many Annaprashana muhurtam dates are there in January 2026?
14 auspicious annaprasana muhurtam dates in January 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).