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 Mangaluru
Annaprashana in Mangaluru
The ceremony follows your family’s custom.
Devi temples in and around Mangaluru
- Mangaladevi Temple
- Kateel Durgaparameshwari Temple
Areas we cover in and around Mangaluru
- Surathkal
- Kadri
- Bejai
- Kankanady
- Bantwal
- Moodbidri
- Udupi
Puja timings in Mangaluru this week
Mangaluru 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 | 06:29 AM | 06:01 PM | 09:22 AM – 10:48 AM | 11:52 AM – 12:38 PM |
| Sun, 15 Nov | 06:29 AM | 06:01 PM | 04:35 PM – 06:01 PM | 11:52 AM – 12:38 PM |
| Mon, 16 Nov | 06:29 AM | 06:01 PM | 07:56 AM – 09:22 AM | 11:52 AM – 12:38 PM |
| Tue, 17 Nov | 06:30 AM | 06:01 PM | 03:08 PM – 04:35 PM | 11:52 AM – 12:38 PM |
| Wed, 18 Nov | 06:30 AM | 06:01 PM | 12:16 PM – 01:42 PM | None (Wednesday) |
| Thu, 19 Nov | 06:31 AM | 06:01 PM | 01:42 PM – 03:08 PM | 11:53 AM – 12:39 PM |
| Fri, 20 Nov | 06:31 AM | 06:01 PM | 10:50 AM – 12:16 PM | 11:53 AM – 12:39 PM |
Vrats and festival days ahead in Mangaluru
- 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 Mangaluru and nearby
| City | Starting dakshina | Language |
|---|---|---|
| Mangaluru (this page) | ₹3,450 | Kannada |
| Mysuru | ₹3,450 | Kannada |
| Bengaluru | ₹3,100 | Kannada |
Frequently asked questions
How much does Annaprashana cost in Mangaluru?
The starting dakshina in Mangaluru is ₹3,450 for 1 pandit. This includes the standard area rate for Mangaluru (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 Kannada-speaking pandit for Annaprashana in Mangaluru?
You can. Filter by the language your family prays in; every Rutviju pandit’s languages are shown before you book.
Which areas of Mangaluru do you cover?
Most of Mangaluru — for example Surathkal, Kadri, Bejai, Kankanady, Bantwal and Moodbidri. You’ll see the free slots for your address when you book.