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 Kochi
Annaprashana in Kochi
In Kerala the Choroonu is often done at Guruvayur or a family temple, with the first rice offered to the deity.
Well-known temples in and around Kochi
- Chottanikkara Bhagavathy Temple
- Sree Poornathrayeesa Temple, Tripunithura
Areas we cover in and around Kochi
- Kakkanad
- Edappally
- Vyttila
- Aluva
- Tripunithura
- Kaloor
Puja timings in Kochi this week
Kochi 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 | 06:19 AM | 06:00 PM | 09:14 AM – 10:42 AM | 11:46 AM – 12:33 PM |
| Sun, 15 Nov | 06:19 AM | 06:00 PM | 04:32 PM – 06:00 PM | 11:46 AM – 12:33 PM |
| Mon, 16 Nov | 06:20 AM | 06:00 PM | 07:47 AM – 09:15 AM | 11:46 AM – 12:33 PM |
| Tue, 17 Nov | 06:20 AM | 06:00 PM | 03:05 PM – 04:32 PM | 11:46 AM – 12:33 PM |
| Wed, 18 Nov | 06:20 AM | 06:00 PM | 12:10 PM – 01:37 PM | None (Wednesday) |
| Thu, 19 Nov | 06:21 AM | 06:00 PM | 01:38 PM – 03:05 PM | 11:47 AM – 12:34 PM |
| Fri, 20 Nov | 06:21 AM | 06:00 PM | 10:43 AM – 12:10 PM | 11:47 AM – 12:34 PM |
Vrats and festival days ahead in Kochi
- 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 Kochi and nearby
| City | Starting dakshina | Language |
|---|---|---|
| Kochi (this page) | ₹3,450 | Malayalam |
| Thiruvananthapuram | ₹3,450 | Malayalam |
| Coimbatore | ₹3,450 | Tamil |
Frequently asked questions
How much does Annaprashana cost in Kochi?
Annaprashana in Kochi starts from ₹3,450 as pandit dakshina for 1 pandit. This includes the standard area rate for Kochi (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 Malayalam-speaking pandit for Annaprashana in Kochi?
Yes — Malayalam-speaking pandits are the norm in Kochi. Check the languages on each profile before you pick.
Which areas of Kochi do you cover?
Homes and offices across Kochi, including Kakkanad, Edappally, Vyttila, Aluva, Tripunithura and Kaloor. Whether a pandit is free for your date and area is confirmed when you pick a slot.