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 Patna
Annaprashana in Patna
North Indian families feed the baby kheer from a silver spoon after the havan or pooja.
Devi temples in and around Patna
- Badi Patan Devi Temple
- Agam Kuan Sheetala Mata Temple
Areas we cover in and around Patna
- Kankarbagh
- Boring Road
- Rajendra Nagar
- Patliputra
- Danapur
- Bailey Road
Puja timings in Patna this week
Patna 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 | 06:06 AM | 05:01 PM | 08:50 AM – 10:12 AM | 11:12 AM – 11:56 AM |
| Sun, 15 Nov | 06:07 AM | 05:01 PM | 03:39 PM – 05:01 PM | 11:12 AM – 11:56 AM |
| Mon, 16 Nov | 06:07 AM | 05:01 PM | 07:29 AM – 08:51 AM | 11:12 AM – 11:56 AM |
| Tue, 17 Nov | 06:08 AM | 05:00 PM | 02:17 PM – 03:39 PM | 11:13 AM – 11:56 AM |
| Wed, 18 Nov | 06:09 AM | 05:00 PM | 11:34 AM – 12:56 PM | None (Wednesday) |
| Thu, 19 Nov | 06:10 AM | 05:00 PM | 12:56 PM – 02:17 PM | 11:13 AM – 11:56 AM |
| Fri, 20 Nov | 06:10 AM | 04:59 PM | 10:14 AM – 11:35 AM | 11:13 AM – 11:57 AM |
Vrats and festival days ahead in Patna
- 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 Patna and nearby
| City | Starting dakshina | Language |
|---|---|---|
| Patna (this page) | ₹3,450 | Hindi |
| Varanasi | ₹3,450 | Hindi |
| Kolkata | ₹3,100 | Bengali |
Frequently asked questions
How much does Annaprashana cost in Patna?
The starting dakshina in Patna is ₹3,450 for 1 pandit. This includes the standard area rate for Patna (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 Patna?
You can. Filter by the language your family prays in; every Rutviju pandit’s languages are shown before you book.
Which areas of Patna do you cover?
Most of Patna — for example Kankarbagh, Boring Road, Rajendra Nagar, Patliputra, Danapur and Bailey Road. You’ll see the free slots for your address when you book.