What is Namakaranam?
Namakaranam is the naming ceremony of a newborn — usually on the 11th, 12th or 21st day — in which the father whispers the chosen name in the baby’s right ear after Punyahavachanam and prayers for a long, healthy life.
Namakaranam in Anakapalli
Telugu families celebrate Barasala on the 21st day, placing the baby in the uyyala (cradle) and writing the name on rice in a plate.
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 Anakapalli
- Upamaka Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple
Areas we cover in and around Anakapalli
- Chodavaram
- Yelamanchili
- Narsipatnam
- Kasimkota
- Nakkapalli
- Parawada
అనకాపల్లిలో నామకరణం 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 Anakapalli this week
Anakapalli timings from Mon, 2 Nov. Avoid starting Namakaranam in Rahu Kalam; your pandit fixes the exact muhurtham.
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Rahu Kalam | Abhijit muhurtham |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 2 Nov | 05:57 AM | 05:26 PM | 07:23 AM – 08:49 AM | 11:18 AM – 12:04 PM |
| Tue, 3 Nov | 05:58 AM | 05:25 PM | 02:33 PM – 03:59 PM | 11:19 AM – 12:04 PM |
| Wed, 4 Nov | 05:58 AM | 05:25 PM | 11:41 AM – 01:07 PM | 11:19 AM – 12:04 PM |
| Thu, 5 Nov | 05:58 AM | 05:25 PM | 01:07 PM – 02:33 PM | 11:19 AM – 12:04 PM |
| Fri, 6 Nov | 05:59 AM | 05:24 PM | 10:16 AM – 11:41 AM | 11:19 AM – 12:04 PM |
| Sat, 7 Nov | 05:59 AM | 05:24 PM | 08:50 AM – 10:16 AM | 11:19 AM – 12:04 PM |
| Sun, 8 Nov | 06:00 AM | 05:23 PM | 03:58 PM – 05:23 PM | 11:19 AM – 12:04 PM |
Vrats and festival days ahead in Anakapalli
- 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
Namakaranam: steps, samagri and best time
Namakaranam takes 1.5 to 2 hours with 1 pandit. The main samagri is kalasham with mango leaves and coconut, plate of raw rice (to write the name), turmeric, kumkum and akshinthalu and new clothes for the baby; your pandit shares the full list after booking. It is usually performed 11th, 12th or 21st day after birth, or on a muhurtham.
Step-by-step vidhi, full samagri list and benefits of Namakaranam →
Namakaranam price in Anakapalli and nearby
| City | Starting dakshina | Language |
|---|---|---|
| Anakapalli (this page) | ₹3,450 | Telugu |
| Visakhapatnam | ₹3,450 | Telugu |
| Vizianagaram | ₹3,450 | Telugu |
| Kakinada | ₹3,450 | Telugu |
Book in three steps: choose a verified pandit, pick a date and time with your Anakapalli address, and pay online — the full bill is shown before you pay.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Namakaranam cost in Anakapalli?
Namakaranam in Anakapalli starts from ₹3,450 as pandit dakshina for 1 pandit. This includes the standard area rate for Anakapalli (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 Namakaranam in Anakapalli?
Yes — Telugu-speaking pandits are the norm in Anakapalli. 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 Anakapalli do you cover?
Homes and offices across Anakapalli, including Chodavaram, Yelamanchili, Narsipatnam, Kasimkota, Nakkapalli and Parawada. Whether a pandit is free for your date and area is confirmed when you pick a slot.
అనకాపల్లిలో నామకరణం ఖర్చు ఎంత?
Rutviju ద్వారా అనకాపల్లిలో నామకరణం దక్షిణ ₹3,450 నుండి మొదలవుతుంది. మీరు ఎంచుకునే పురోహితులు, సామగ్రిని బట్టి మారుతుంది; చెల్లించే ముందే పూర్తి బిల్లు చూపిస్తాము.
అనకాపల్లిలో నామకరణం చేయించడానికి తెలుగు పురోహితులు దొరుకుతారా?
అనకాపల్లిలో ఇంకా Rutviju పురోహితులు లేరు. చిన్న అడ్వాన్స్ చెల్లించి బుక్ చేస్తే మా బృందం ధ్రువీకరించిన తెలుగు పురోహితులను ఏర్పాటు చేస్తుంది; కుదరకపోతే అడ్వాన్స్ మీ వాలెట్‌కు తిరిగి వస్తుంది.