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 Surat
Annaprashana in Surat
The ceremony follows your family’s custom.
Well-known temples in and around Surat
- Ambika Niketan Temple
- ISKCON Surat
- Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Surat
Areas we cover in and around Surat
- Adajan
- Vesu
- Varachha
- Piplod
- Katargam
- Athwa
Puja timings in Surat this week
Surat 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 | 06:48 AM | 05:57 PM | 09:36 AM – 10:59 AM | 12:01 PM – 12:45 PM |
| Sun, 15 Nov | 06:49 AM | 05:57 PM | 04:34 PM – 05:57 PM | 12:01 PM – 12:45 PM |
| Mon, 16 Nov | 06:50 AM | 05:57 PM | 08:13 AM – 09:36 AM | 12:01 PM – 12:46 PM |
| Tue, 17 Nov | 06:50 AM | 05:57 PM | 03:10 PM – 04:33 PM | 12:01 PM – 12:46 PM |
| Wed, 18 Nov | 06:51 AM | 05:56 PM | 12:24 PM – 01:47 PM | None (Wednesday) |
| Thu, 19 Nov | 06:52 AM | 05:56 PM | 01:47 PM – 03:10 PM | 12:02 PM – 12:46 PM |
| Fri, 20 Nov | 06:52 AM | 05:56 PM | 11:01 AM – 12:24 PM | 12:02 PM – 12:46 PM |
Vrats and festival days ahead in Surat
- 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 Surat and nearby
| City | Starting dakshina | Language |
|---|---|---|
| Surat (this page) | ₹3,450 | Gujarati |
| Ahmedabad | ₹3,100 | Gujarati |
| Mumbai | ₹3,100 | Marathi |
Frequently asked questions
How much does Annaprashana cost in Surat?
Expect to pay from ₹3,450 in Surat — that is the pandit dakshina for 1 pandit. This includes the standard area rate for Surat (the base price is ₹3,100 in the metro cities). Booking and platform fees and 18% GST are added at checkout, and nothing is charged until you confirm the bill.
Can I book a Gujarati-speaking pandit for Annaprashana in Surat?
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 Surat do you cover?
Homes and offices across Surat, including Adajan, Vesu, Varachha, Piplod, Katargam and Athwa. Whether a pandit is free for your date and area is confirmed when you pick a slot.