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 Chandigarh
Annaprashana in Chandigarh
North Indian families feed the baby kheer from a silver spoon after the havan or pooja.
Well-known temples in and around Chandigarh
- Mata Mansa Devi Temple, Panchkula
- Chandi Mandir
- ISKCON Chandigarh
Areas we cover in and around Chandigarh
- Sector 17
- Sector 35
- Mohali
- Panchkula
- Zirakpur
- Kharar
Puja timings in Chandigarh this week
Chandigarh 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 | 06:48 AM | 05:26 PM | 09:28 AM – 10:47 AM | 11:46 AM – 12:28 PM |
| Sun, 15 Nov | 06:49 AM | 05:26 PM | 04:06 PM – 05:26 PM | 11:46 AM – 12:29 PM |
| Mon, 16 Nov | 06:50 AM | 05:25 PM | 08:09 AM – 09:29 AM | 11:46 AM – 12:29 PM |
| Tue, 17 Nov | 06:51 AM | 05:25 PM | 02:46 PM – 04:05 PM | 11:47 AM – 12:29 PM |
| Wed, 18 Nov | 06:52 AM | 05:24 PM | 12:08 PM – 01:27 PM | None (Wednesday) |
| Thu, 19 Nov | 06:52 AM | 05:24 PM | 01:27 PM – 02:46 PM | 11:47 AM – 12:29 PM |
| Fri, 20 Nov | 06:53 AM | 05:23 PM | 10:50 AM – 12:08 PM | 11:47 AM – 12:29 PM |
Vrats and festival days ahead in Chandigarh
- 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 Chandigarh and nearby
| City | Starting dakshina | Language |
|---|---|---|
| Chandigarh (this page) | ₹3,450 | Hindi |
| Delhi | ₹3,100 | Hindi |
Frequently asked questions
How much does Annaprashana cost in Chandigarh?
Annaprashana in Chandigarh starts from ₹3,450 as pandit dakshina for 1 pandit. This includes the standard area rate for Chandigarh (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 Hindi-speaking pandit for Annaprashana in Chandigarh?
Yes — Hindi-speaking pandits are the norm in Chandigarh. Check the languages on each profile before you pick.
Which areas of Chandigarh do you cover?
Homes and offices across Chandigarh, including Sector 17, Sector 35, Mohali, Panchkula, Zirakpur and Kharar. Whether a pandit is free for your date and area is confirmed when you pick a slot.