Annaprasana Muhurtam — March 2026
అన్నప్రాశన (Annaprashana) శుభ మూహుర్తం
15 auspicious dates in March 2026 computed using Lahiri Ayanamsa — sorted by date
| Date | తిథి (Tithi) | నక్షత్రం (Nakshatra) | Sunrise / Sunset | Rahu Kalam | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 4 Wednesday |
పాడ్యమి Pratipada (K-paksha) |
ఉత్తర Uttara Phalguni |
6:32 AM to 6:23 PM |
Avoid: 12:28 PM - 1:56 PM |
★★ |
| March 5 Thursday |
విదియ Dwitiya (K-paksha) |
హస్త Hasta |
6:32 AM to 6:23 PM |
Avoid: 1:56 PM - 3:25 PM |
★★★ |
| March 9 Monday |
షష్ఠి Shashthi (K-paksha) |
విశాఖ Vishakha |
6:29 AM to 6:24 PM |
Avoid: 7:58 AM - 9:28 AM |
★ |
| March 11 Wednesday |
అష్టమి Ashtami (K-paksha) |
జ్యేష్ఠ Jyeshtha |
6:27 AM to 6:25 PM |
Avoid: 12:26 PM - 1:56 PM |
★ |
| March 13 Friday |
దశమి Dashami (K-paksha) |
పూర్వాషాఢ Purva Ashadha |
6:26 AM to 6:25 PM |
Avoid: 10:55 AM - 12:25 PM |
★★ |
| March 15 Sunday |
ద్వాదశి Dwadashi (K-paksha) |
శ్రవణం Shravana |
6:24 AM to 6:25 PM |
Avoid: 4:55 PM - 6:25 PM |
★★ |
| March 16 Monday |
త్రయోదశి Trayodashi (K-paksha) |
ధనిష్ఠ Dhanishta |
6:23 AM to 6:26 PM |
Avoid: 7:54 AM - 9:24 AM |
★★ |
| March 19 Thursday |
పాడ్యమి Pratipada (S-paksha) |
ఉత్తరాభాద్ర Uttara Bhadrapada |
6:21 AM to 6:26 PM |
Avoid: 1:54 PM - 3:25 PM |
★★ |
| March 20 Friday |
విదియ Dwitiya (S-paksha) |
రేవతి Revati |
6:20 AM to 6:26 PM |
Avoid: 10:53 AM - 12:23 PM |
★★★ |
| March 23 Monday |
పంచమి Panchami (S-paksha) |
కృత్తిక Krittika |
6:18 AM to 6:27 PM |
Avoid: 7:49 AM - 9:20 AM |
★★ |
| March 24 Tuesday |
షష్ఠి Shashthi (S-paksha) |
రోహిణి Rohini |
6:17 AM to 6:27 PM |
Avoid: 3:25 PM - 4:56 PM |
★★ |
| March 25 Wednesday |
సప్తమి Saptami (S-paksha) |
మృగశిర Mrigashira |
6:16 AM to 6:27 PM |
Avoid: 12:22 PM - 1:53 PM |
★★★ |
| March 27 Friday |
దశమి Dashami (S-paksha) |
పునర్వసు Punarvasu |
6:15 AM to 6:28 PM |
Avoid: 10:50 AM - 12:21 PM |
★★★ |
| March 28 Saturday |
ఏకాదశి Ekadashi (S-paksha) |
పుష్యమి Pushya |
6:14 AM to 6:28 PM |
Avoid: 9:17 AM - 10:49 AM |
★ |
| March 30 Monday |
త్రయోదశి Trayodashi (S-paksha) |
మఘ Magha |
6:12 AM to 6:28 PM |
Avoid: 7:44 AM - 9:16 AM |
★★ |
About Annaprasana Muhurtam in March 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. March 2026 offers 15 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 March 2026?
The next auspicious annaprasana muhurtam in March 2026 is March 4, 2026 (Wednesday) — Pratipada tithi in Krishna Paksha, Uttara Phalguni nakshatra. Sunrise at 6:32 AM. Avoid Rahu Kalam 12:28 PM - 1:56 PM.
How many Annaprashana muhurtam dates are there in March 2026?
15 auspicious annaprasana muhurtam dates in March 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).