What is Annaprashana?
Annaprashana is the ceremony of a baby’s first solid food, one of the sixteen samskaras. It is traditionally done in the sixth or eighth month for boys and the fifth or seventh month for girls, at a muhurtham from the panchangam.
Annaprashana in Nandyal
Telugu families lay out a book, pen, gold and rice for the baby to pick after the first feeding of paramannam.
Pandits follow the Telugu Smarta and Vaishnava traditions: mantras are chanted in Sanskrit, and the sankalpam and explanations are given in Telugu. Muhurthams follow the Telugu panchangam (Chandramana calendar).
Vishnu temples in and around Nandyal
- Ahobilam Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple
Areas we cover in and around Nandyal
- Allagadda
- Atmakur
- Banaganapalle
- Koilkuntla
- Dhone
- Srisailam
నంద్యాలలో అన్నప్రాశన కోసం ధ్రువీకరించిన తెలుగు పురోహితులను Rutviju ద్వారా ఇంటి నుంచే బుక్ చేసుకోండి — దక్షిణ ₹3,450 నుండి. తేదీ, సమయం, చిరునామా ఇచ్చి ఆన్‌లైన్‌లో చెల్లించండి — మూడు దశల్లో బుకింగ్ పూర్తి.
Puja timings in Nandyal this week
Nandyal timings from Mon, 2 Nov. Avoid starting Annaprashana in Rahu Kalam; your pandit fixes the exact muhurtham.
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Rahu Kalam | Abhijit muhurtham |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 2 Nov | 06:13 AM | 05:46 PM | 07:39 AM – 09:06 AM | 11:36 AM – 12:23 PM |
| Tue, 3 Nov | 06:13 AM | 05:46 PM | 02:53 PM – 04:19 PM | 11:36 AM – 12:23 PM |
| Wed, 4 Nov | 06:13 AM | 05:46 PM | 12:00 PM – 01:26 PM | 11:36 AM – 12:23 PM |
| Thu, 5 Nov | 06:14 AM | 05:45 PM | 01:26 PM – 02:52 PM | 11:37 AM – 12:23 PM |
| Fri, 6 Nov | 06:14 AM | 05:45 PM | 10:33 AM – 12:00 PM | 11:37 AM – 12:23 PM |
| Sat, 7 Nov | 06:15 AM | 05:45 PM | 09:07 AM – 10:33 AM | 11:37 AM – 12:23 PM |
| Sun, 8 Nov | 06:15 AM | 05:44 PM | 04:18 PM – 05:44 PM | 11:37 AM – 12:23 PM |
Vrats and festival days ahead in Nandyal
- Thu, 5 Nov
Rama Ekadashi
- Fri, 6 Nov
Pradosh Vrat
- Sat, 7 Nov
Masik Shivaratri
- Sun, 8 Nov
Amavasya
- Fri, 13 Nov
Vinayaka Chaturthi
- Fri, 20 Nov
Devutthana Ekadashi
Annaprashana: steps, samagri and best time
Annaprashana takes 1 to 1.5 hours with 1 pandit. The main samagri is silver bowl and spoon for the baby, payasam or kheer, kalasham, coconut and mango leaves and turmeric, kumkum and akshata; your pandit shares the full list after booking. It is usually performed sixth or eighth month for boys, fifth or seventh month for girls.
Step-by-step vidhi, full samagri list and benefits of Annaprashana →
Annaprashana price in Nandyal and nearby
| City | Starting dakshina | Language |
|---|---|---|
| Nandyal (this page) | ₹3,450 | Telugu |
| Kurnool | ₹3,450 | Telugu |
| Kadapa | ₹3,450 | Telugu |
| Anantapur | ₹3,450 | Telugu |
Book in three steps: choose a verified pandit, pick a date and time with your Nandyal address, and pay online — the full bill is shown before you pay.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Annaprashana cost in Nandyal?
Annaprashana in Nandyal starts from ₹3,450 as pandit dakshina for 1 pandit. This includes the standard area rate for Nandyal (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 Telugu-speaking pandit for Annaprashana in Nandyal?
Yes — Telugu-speaking pandits are the norm in Nandyal. Pandits follow the Telugu Smarta and Vaishnava traditions: mantras are chanted in Sanskrit, and the sankalpam and explanations are given in Telugu. Check the languages on each profile before you pick.
Which areas of Nandyal do you cover?
Allagadda, Atmakur, Banaganapalle, Koilkuntla, Dhone and Srisailam and the rest of Nandyal. Pandits travel within their service radius, so availability is checked against your address and date.
నంద్యాలలో అన్నప్రాశన ఖర్చు ఎంత?
Rutviju ద్వారా నంద్యాలలో అన్నప్రాశన దక్షిణ ₹3,450 నుండి మొదలవుతుంది. మీరు ఎంచుకునే పురోహితులు, సామగ్రిని బట్టి మారుతుంది; చెల్లించే ముందే పూర్తి బిల్లు చూపిస్తాము.
నంద్యాలలో అన్నప్రాశన చేయించడానికి తెలుగు పురోహితులు దొరుకుతారా?
నంద్యాలలో ఇంకా Rutviju పురోహితులు లేరు. చిన్న అడ్వాన్స్ చెల్లించి బుక్ చేస్తే మా బృందం ధ్రువీకరించిన తెలుగు పురోహితులను ఏర్పాటు చేస్తుంది; కుదరకపోతే అడ్వాన్స్ మీ వాలెట్‌కు తిరిగి వస్తుంది.