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 Lucknow
Annaprashana in Lucknow
North Indian families feed the baby kheer from a silver spoon after the havan or pooja.
Devi temples in and around Lucknow
- Chandrika Devi Temple
Areas we cover in and around Lucknow
- Gomti Nagar
- Aliganj
- Indira Nagar
- Hazratganj
- Jankipuram
- Alambagh
Puja timings in Lucknow this week
Lucknow 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 | 06:25 AM | 05:16 PM | 09:08 AM – 10:29 AM | 11:29 AM – 12:12 PM |
| Sun, 15 Nov | 06:26 AM | 05:16 PM | 03:54 PM – 05:16 PM | 11:29 AM – 12:12 PM |
| Mon, 16 Nov | 06:26 AM | 05:15 PM | 07:47 AM – 09:09 AM | 11:29 AM – 12:12 PM |
| Tue, 17 Nov | 06:27 AM | 05:15 PM | 02:33 PM – 03:54 PM | 11:29 AM – 12:13 PM |
| Wed, 18 Nov | 06:28 AM | 05:15 PM | 11:51 AM – 01:12 PM | None (Wednesday) |
| Thu, 19 Nov | 06:29 AM | 05:14 PM | 01:12 PM – 02:33 PM | 11:30 AM – 12:13 PM |
| Fri, 20 Nov | 06:29 AM | 05:14 PM | 10:31 AM – 11:52 AM | 11:30 AM – 12:13 PM |
Vrats and festival days ahead in Lucknow
- 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 Lucknow and nearby
| City | Starting dakshina | Language |
|---|---|---|
| Lucknow (this page) | ₹3,450 | Hindi |
| Varanasi | ₹3,450 | Hindi |
| Delhi | ₹3,100 | Hindi |
Frequently asked questions
How much does Annaprashana cost in Lucknow?
The starting dakshina in Lucknow is ₹3,450 for 1 pandit. This includes the standard area rate for Lucknow (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 Hindi-speaking pandit for Annaprashana in Lucknow?
You can. Filter by the language your family prays in; every Rutviju pandit’s languages are shown before you book.
Which areas of Lucknow do you cover?
Most of Lucknow — for example Gomti Nagar, Aliganj, Indira Nagar, Hazratganj, Jankipuram and Alambagh. You’ll see the free slots for your address when you book.