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 Coimbatore
Annaprashana in Coimbatore
Tamil families feed the baby sweet pongal or payasam after the pooja, often at the family deity’s temple.
Well-known temples in and around Coimbatore
- Eachanari Vinayagar Temple
- Marudamalai Murugan Temple
- Perur Pateeswarar Temple
Areas we cover in and around Coimbatore
- RS Puram
- Gandhipuram
- Saibaba Colony
- Peelamedu
- Singanallur
- Vadavalli
- Saravanampatti
Puja timings in Coimbatore this week
Coimbatore 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 | 06:18 AM | 05:55 PM | 09:12 AM – 10:39 AM | 11:43 AM – 12:30 PM |
| Sun, 15 Nov | 06:18 AM | 05:55 PM | 04:28 PM – 05:55 PM | 11:43 AM – 12:30 PM |
| Mon, 16 Nov | 06:18 AM | 05:55 PM | 07:45 AM – 09:13 AM | 11:44 AM – 12:30 PM |
| Tue, 17 Nov | 06:19 AM | 05:55 PM | 03:01 PM – 04:28 PM | 11:44 AM – 12:30 PM |
| Wed, 18 Nov | 06:19 AM | 05:55 PM | 12:07 PM – 01:34 PM | None (Wednesday) |
| Thu, 19 Nov | 06:20 AM | 05:55 PM | 01:34 PM – 03:01 PM | 11:44 AM – 12:31 PM |
| Fri, 20 Nov | 06:20 AM | 05:55 PM | 10:41 AM – 12:08 PM | 11:45 AM – 12:31 PM |
Vrats and festival days ahead in Coimbatore
- 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 Coimbatore and nearby
| City | Starting dakshina | Language |
|---|---|---|
| Coimbatore (this page) | ₹3,450 | Tamil |
| Chennai | ₹3,100 | Tamil |
| Madurai | ₹3,450 | Tamil |
| Kochi | ₹3,450 | Malayalam |
Frequently asked questions
How much does Annaprashana cost in Coimbatore?
The starting dakshina in Coimbatore is ₹3,450 for 1 pandit. This includes the standard area rate for Coimbatore (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 Tamil-speaking pandit for Annaprashana in Coimbatore?
You can. Filter by the language your family prays in; every Rutviju pandit’s languages are shown before you book.
Which areas of Coimbatore do you cover?
RS Puram, Gandhipuram, Saibaba Colony, Peelamedu, Singanallur and Vadavalli and the rest of Coimbatore. Pandits travel within their service radius, so availability is checked against your address and date.