Annaprasana Muhurtam — October 2026
అన్నప్రాశన (Annaprashana) శుభ మూహుర్తం
12 auspicious dates in October 2026 computed using Lahiri Ayanamsa — sorted by date
| Date | తిథి (Tithi) | నక్షత్రం (Nakshatra) | Sunrise / Sunset | Rahu Kalam | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 1 Thursday |
పంచమి Panchami (K-paksha) |
రోహిణి Rohini |
6:06 AM to 6:05 PM |
Avoid: 1:35 PM - 3:05 PM |
★★★ |
| October 5 Monday |
దశమి Dashami (K-paksha) |
పుష్యమి Pushya |
6:06 AM to 6:02 PM |
Avoid: 7:36 AM - 9:05 AM |
★★★ |
| October 7 Wednesday |
ద్వాదశి Dwadashi (K-paksha) |
మఘ Magha |
6:07 AM to 6:00 PM |
Avoid: 12:03 PM - 1:33 PM |
★ |
| October 8 Thursday |
త్రయోదశి Trayodashi (K-paksha) |
పుబ్బ Purva Phalguni |
6:07 AM to 5:59 PM |
Avoid: 1:32 PM - 3:01 PM |
★★ |
| October 9 Friday |
చతుర్దశి Chaturdashi (K-paksha) |
ఉత్తర Uttara Phalguni |
6:07 AM to 5:59 PM |
Avoid: 10:34 AM - 12:03 PM |
★ |
| October 12 Monday |
విదియ Dwitiya (S-paksha) |
స్వాతి Swati |
6:08 AM to 5:56 PM |
Avoid: 7:36 AM - 9:05 AM |
★★ |
| October 15 Thursday |
పంచమి Panchami (S-paksha) |
జ్యేష్ఠ Jyeshtha |
6:08 AM to 5:54 PM |
Avoid: 1:30 PM - 2:58 PM |
★★ |
| October 16 Friday |
షష్ఠి Shashthi (S-paksha) |
మూల Mula |
6:09 AM to 5:54 PM |
Avoid: 10:33 AM - 12:01 PM |
★ |
| October 23 Friday |
ద్వాదశి Dwadashi (S-paksha) |
పూర్వాభాద్ర Purva Bhadrapada |
6:11 AM to 5:49 PM |
Avoid: 10:33 AM - 12:00 PM |
★ |
| October 28 Wednesday |
తదియ Tritiya (K-paksha) |
కృత్తిక Krittika |
6:12 AM to 5:46 PM |
Avoid: 11:59 AM - 1:26 PM |
★★ |
| October 29 Thursday |
చవితి Chaturthi (K-paksha) |
మృగశిర Mrigashira |
6:13 AM to 5:46 PM |
Avoid: 1:26 PM - 2:53 PM |
★★ |
| October 30 Friday |
పంచమి Panchami (K-paksha) |
ఆర్ద్ర Ardra |
6:13 AM to 5:45 PM |
Avoid: 10:33 AM - 11:59 AM |
★★ |
About Annaprasana Muhurtam in October 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. October 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 October 2026?
The next auspicious annaprasana muhurtam in October 2026 is October 1, 2026 (Thursday) — Panchami tithi in Krishna Paksha, Rohini nakshatra. Sunrise at 6:06 AM. Avoid Rahu Kalam 1:35 PM - 3:05 PM.
How many Annaprashana muhurtam dates are there in October 2026?
12 auspicious annaprasana muhurtam dates in October 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).