What is Annaprashana?
Annaprashana is the ceremony of a baby’s first solid food, one of the sixteen samskaras. It is traditionally done in the sixth or eighth month for boys and the fifth or seventh month for girls, at a muhurtham from the panchangam.
Annaprashana in Amalapuram
Telugu families lay out a book, pen, gold and rice for the baby to pick after the first feeding of paramannam.
Pandits follow the Telugu Smarta and Vaishnava traditions: mantras are chanted in Sanskrit, and the sankalpam and explanations are given in Telugu. Muhurthams follow the Telugu panchangam (Chandramana calendar).
Vishnu temples in and around Amalapuram
- Vadapalli Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple
- Appanapalli Sri Bala Balaji Temple
Areas we cover in and around Amalapuram
- Razole
- Mummidivaram
- Kothapeta
- Ravulapalem
- Malikipuram
- Ainavilli
అమలాపురంలో అన్నప్రాశన కోసం ధ్రువీకరించిన తెలుగు పురోహితులను Rutviju ద్వారా ఇంటి నుంచే బుక్ చేసుకోండి — దక్షిణ ₹3,450 నుండి. తేదీ, సమయం, చిరునామా ఇచ్చి ఆన్‌లైన్‌లో చెల్లించండి — మూడు దశల్లో బుకింగ్ పూర్తి.
Puja timings in Amalapuram this week
Amalapuram timings from Mon, 2 Nov. Avoid starting Annaprashana in Rahu Kalam; your pandit fixes the exact muhurtham.
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Rahu Kalam | Abhijit muhurtham |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 2 Nov | 06:00 AM | 05:31 PM | 07:26 AM – 08:53 AM | 11:22 AM – 12:08 PM |
| Tue, 3 Nov | 06:00 AM | 05:31 PM | 02:38 PM – 04:04 PM | 11:22 AM – 12:08 PM |
| Wed, 4 Nov | 06:01 AM | 05:30 PM | 11:45 AM – 01:12 PM | 11:22 AM – 12:08 PM |
| Thu, 5 Nov | 06:01 AM | 05:30 PM | 01:12 PM – 02:38 PM | 11:22 AM – 12:08 PM |
| Fri, 6 Nov | 06:01 AM | 05:30 PM | 10:19 AM – 11:45 AM | 11:23 AM – 12:08 PM |
| Sat, 7 Nov | 06:02 AM | 05:29 PM | 08:54 AM – 10:20 AM | 11:23 AM – 12:08 PM |
| Sun, 8 Nov | 06:02 AM | 05:29 PM | 04:03 PM – 05:29 PM | 11:23 AM – 12:08 PM |
Vrats and festival days ahead in Amalapuram
- Thu, 5 Nov
Rama Ekadashi
- Fri, 6 Nov
Pradosh Vrat
- Sat, 7 Nov
Masik Shivaratri
- Sun, 8 Nov
Amavasya
- Fri, 13 Nov
Vinayaka Chaturthi
- Fri, 20 Nov
Devutthana Ekadashi
Annaprashana: steps, samagri and best time
Annaprashana takes 1 to 1.5 hours with 1 pandit. The main samagri is silver bowl and spoon for the baby, payasam or kheer, kalasham, coconut and mango leaves and turmeric, kumkum and akshata; your pandit shares the full list after booking. It is usually performed sixth or eighth month for boys, fifth or seventh month for girls.
Step-by-step vidhi, full samagri list and benefits of Annaprashana →
Annaprashana price in Amalapuram and nearby
| City | Starting dakshina | Language |
|---|---|---|
| Amalapuram (this page) | ₹3,450 | Telugu |
| Rajahmundry | ₹3,450 | Telugu |
| Kakinada | ₹3,450 | Telugu |
| Bhimavaram | ₹3,450 | Telugu |
Book in three steps: choose a verified pandit, pick a date and time with your Amalapuram address, and pay online — the full bill is shown before you pay.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Annaprashana cost in Amalapuram?
Annaprashana in Amalapuram starts from ₹3,450 as pandit dakshina for 1 pandit. This includes the standard area rate for Amalapuram (the base price is ₹3,100 in the metro cities). Samagri and express booking are optional, and the full bill with GST is shown before you pay.
Can I book a Telugu-speaking pandit for Annaprashana in Amalapuram?
Yes — Telugu-speaking pandits are the norm in Amalapuram. Pandits follow the Telugu Smarta and Vaishnava traditions: mantras are chanted in Sanskrit, and the sankalpam and explanations are given in Telugu. Check the languages on each profile before you pick.
Which areas of Amalapuram do you cover?
Homes and offices across Amalapuram, including Razole, Mummidivaram, Kothapeta, Ravulapalem, Malikipuram and Ainavilli. Whether a pandit is free for your date and area is confirmed when you pick a slot.
అమలాపురంలో అన్నప్రాశన ఖర్చు ఎంత?
Rutviju ద్వారా అమలాపురంలో అన్నప్రాశన దక్షిణ ₹3,450 నుండి మొదలవుతుంది. మీరు ఎంచుకునే పురోహితులు, సామగ్రిని బట్టి మారుతుంది; చెల్లించే ముందే పూర్తి బిల్లు చూపిస్తాము.
అమలాపురంలో అన్నప్రాశన చేయించడానికి తెలుగు పురోహితులు దొరుకుతారా?
అమలాపురంలో ఇంకా Rutviju పురోహితులు లేరు. చిన్న అడ్వాన్స్ చెల్లించి బుక్ చేస్తే మా బృందం ధ్రువీకరించిన తెలుగు పురోహితులను ఏర్పాటు చేస్తుంది; కుదరకపోతే అడ్వాన్స్ మీ వాలెట్‌కు తిరిగి వస్తుంది.