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 Pune
Annaprashana in Pune
The ceremony follows your family’s custom.
Devi temples in and around Pune
- Chaturshringi Temple
Areas we cover in and around Pune
- Kothrud
- Hinjewadi
- Wakad
- Baner
- Aundh
- Viman Nagar
- Hadapsar
- Kharadi
- Pimpri-Chinchwad
- Magarpatta
Puja timings in Pune this week
Pune 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 | 06:40 AM | 05:57 PM | 09:30 AM – 10:54 AM | 11:56 AM – 12:41 PM |
| Sun, 15 Nov | 06:41 AM | 05:57 PM | 04:33 PM – 05:57 PM | 11:57 AM – 12:42 PM |
| Mon, 16 Nov | 06:42 AM | 05:57 PM | 08:06 AM – 09:30 AM | 11:57 AM – 12:42 PM |
| Tue, 17 Nov | 06:42 AM | 05:57 PM | 03:08 PM – 04:32 PM | 11:57 AM – 12:42 PM |
| Wed, 18 Nov | 06:43 AM | 05:57 PM | 12:20 PM – 01:44 PM | None (Wednesday) |
| Thu, 19 Nov | 06:43 AM | 05:56 PM | 01:44 PM – 03:08 PM | 11:57 AM – 12:42 PM |
| Fri, 20 Nov | 06:44 AM | 05:56 PM | 10:56 AM – 12:20 PM | 11:58 AM – 12:42 PM |
Vrats and festival days ahead in Pune
- 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 Pune and nearby
| City | Starting dakshina | Language |
|---|---|---|
| Pune (this page) | ₹3,100 | Marathi |
| Mumbai | ₹3,100 | Marathi |
| Hubballi | ₹3,450 | Kannada |
Frequently asked questions
How much does Annaprashana cost in Pune?
Expect to pay from ₹3,100 in Pune — that is the pandit dakshina for 1 pandit. Pune is charged the base price, with no area surcharge. Booking and platform fees and 18% GST are added at checkout, and nothing is charged until you confirm the bill.
Can I book a Marathi-speaking pandit for Annaprashana in Pune?
Yes. Each pandit’s languages are listed on their profile, so you can choose one who follows your family’s tradition; mantras are in Sanskrit.
Which areas of Pune do you cover?
Homes and offices across Pune, including Kothrud, Hinjewadi, Wakad, Baner, Aundh and Viman Nagar. Whether a pandit is free for your date and area is confirmed when you pick a slot.