What is Annaprashana?
Annaprashana is the ceremony of a baby’s first solid food, one of the sixteen samskaras. It takes 1 to 1.5 hours with 1 pandit.
Pandits available for Annaprashana in Bhubaneswar
Annaprashana in Bhubaneswar
The ceremony follows your family’s custom.
Vishnu temples in and around Bhubaneswar
- Shri Jagannath Temple, Puri
Areas we cover in and around Bhubaneswar
- Patia
- Saheed Nagar
- Nayapalli
- Khandagiri
- Chandrasekharpur
- Cuttack
- Puri
Puja timings in Bhubaneswar this week
Bhubaneswar timings from Sat, 14 Nov. Avoid starting Annaprashana in Rahu Kalam; your pandit fixes the exact muhurtham.
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Rahu Kalam | Abhijit muhurtham |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 14 Nov | 05:55 AM | 05:07 PM | 08:43 AM – 10:07 AM | 11:09 AM – 11:53 AM |
| Sun, 15 Nov | 05:56 AM | 05:07 PM | 03:43 PM – 05:07 PM | 11:09 AM – 11:54 AM |
| Mon, 16 Nov | 05:56 AM | 05:06 PM | 07:20 AM – 08:44 AM | 11:09 AM – 11:54 AM |
| Tue, 17 Nov | 05:57 AM | 05:06 PM | 02:19 PM – 03:42 PM | 11:09 AM – 11:54 AM |
| Wed, 18 Nov | 05:58 AM | 05:06 PM | 11:32 AM – 12:55 PM | None (Wednesday) |
| Thu, 19 Nov | 05:58 AM | 05:06 PM | 12:55 PM – 02:19 PM | 11:10 AM – 11:54 AM |
| Fri, 20 Nov | 05:59 AM | 05:06 PM | 10:09 AM – 11:32 AM | 11:10 AM – 11:54 AM |
Vrats and festival days ahead in Bhubaneswar
- Fri, 20 Nov
Devutthana Ekadashi
- Sun, 22 Nov
Pradosh Vrat
- Tue, 24 Nov
Purnima
- Fri, 27 Nov
Sankashti Chaturthi
- Fri, 4 Dec
Utpanna Ekadashi
- Sun, 6 Dec
Pradosh Vrat
Annaprashana price in Bhubaneswar and nearby
| City | Starting dakshina | Language |
|---|---|---|
| Bhubaneswar (this page) | ₹3,450 | Odia |
| Kolkata | ₹3,100 | Bengali |
| Visakhapatnam | ₹3,450 | Telugu |
Frequently asked questions
How much does Annaprashana cost in Bhubaneswar?
The starting dakshina in Bhubaneswar is ₹3,450 for 1 pandit. This includes the standard area rate for Bhubaneswar (the base price is ₹3,100 in the metro cities). The pandit you choose, a samagri kit or express booking can change the total, which you see in full before paying.
Can I book a Odia-speaking pandit for Annaprashana in Bhubaneswar?
You can. Filter by the language your family prays in; every Rutviju pandit’s languages are shown before you book.
Which areas of Bhubaneswar do you cover?
Patia, Saheed Nagar, Nayapalli, Khandagiri, Chandrasekharpur and Cuttack and the rest of Bhubaneswar. Pandits travel within their service radius, so availability is checked against your address and date.