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 Tiruchirappalli
Annaprashana in Tiruchirappalli
Tamil families feed the baby sweet pongal or payasam after the pooja, often at the family deity’s temple.
Well-known temples in and around Tiruchirappalli
- Srirangam Ranganathaswamy Temple
- Samayapuram Mariamman Temple
Areas we cover in and around Tiruchirappalli
- Srirangam
- Thillai Nagar
- KK Nagar (Trichy)
- Woraiyur
- Thiruvanaikaval
Puja timings in Tiruchirappalli this week
Tiruchirappalli 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 | 06:10 AM | 05:49 PM | 09:05 AM – 10:32 AM | 11:36 AM – 12:23 PM |
| Sun, 15 Nov | 06:11 AM | 05:49 PM | 04:21 PM – 05:49 PM | 11:36 AM – 12:23 PM |
| Mon, 16 Nov | 06:11 AM | 05:49 PM | 07:38 AM – 09:05 AM | 11:37 AM – 12:23 PM |
| Tue, 17 Nov | 06:11 AM | 05:49 PM | 02:54 PM – 04:21 PM | 11:37 AM – 12:23 PM |
| Wed, 18 Nov | 06:12 AM | 05:49 PM | 12:00 PM – 01:27 PM | None (Wednesday) |
| Thu, 19 Nov | 06:12 AM | 05:49 PM | 01:28 PM – 02:55 PM | 11:37 AM – 12:24 PM |
| Fri, 20 Nov | 06:13 AM | 05:49 PM | 10:34 AM – 12:01 PM | 11:37 AM – 12:24 PM |
Vrats and festival days ahead in Tiruchirappalli
- 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 Tiruchirappalli and nearby
| City | Starting dakshina | Language |
|---|---|---|
| Tiruchirappalli (this page) | ₹3,450 | Tamil |
| Madurai | ₹3,450 | Tamil |
| Chennai | ₹3,100 | Tamil |
Frequently asked questions
How much does Annaprashana cost in Tiruchirappalli?
The starting dakshina in Tiruchirappalli is ₹3,450 for 1 pandit. This includes the standard area rate for Tiruchirappalli (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 Tamil-speaking pandit for Annaprashana in Tiruchirappalli?
You can. Filter by the language your family prays in; every Rutviju pandit’s languages are shown before you book.
Which areas of Tiruchirappalli do you cover?
Most of Tiruchirappalli — for example Srirangam, Thillai Nagar, KK Nagar (Trichy), Woraiyur and Thiruvanaikaval. You’ll see the free slots for your address when you book.