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 Machilipatnam
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 Machilipatnam
- Sri Panduranga Swamy Temple, Chilakalapudi
- Srikakula Andhra Mahavishnu Temple
Areas we cover in and around Machilipatnam
- Pedana
- Gudivada
- Avanigadda
- Challapalli
- Bantumilli
- Mopidevi
మచిలీపట్నంలో 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 Machilipatnam this week
Machilipatnam 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 | 06:03 AM | 05:35 PM | 07:29 AM – 08:56 AM | 11:26 AM – 12:12 PM |
| Tue, 3 Nov | 06:03 AM | 05:35 PM | 02:42 PM – 04:08 PM | 11:26 AM – 12:12 PM |
| Wed, 4 Nov | 06:04 AM | 05:34 PM | 11:49 AM – 01:15 PM | 11:26 AM – 12:12 PM |
| Thu, 5 Nov | 06:04 AM | 05:34 PM | 01:15 PM – 02:41 PM | 11:26 AM – 12:12 PM |
| Fri, 6 Nov | 06:04 AM | 05:34 PM | 10:23 AM – 11:49 AM | 11:26 AM – 12:12 PM |
| Sat, 7 Nov | 06:05 AM | 05:33 PM | 08:57 AM – 10:23 AM | 11:26 AM – 12:12 PM |
| Sun, 8 Nov | 06:05 AM | 05:33 PM | 04:07 PM – 05:33 PM | 11:26 AM – 12:12 PM |
Vrats and festival days ahead in Machilipatnam
- 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 Machilipatnam and nearby
| City | Starting dakshina | Language |
|---|---|---|
| Machilipatnam (this page) | ₹3,450 | Telugu |
| Vijayawada | ₹3,450 | Telugu |
| Eluru | ₹3,450 | Telugu |
| Guntur | ₹3,450 | Telugu |
Book in three steps: choose a verified pandit, pick a date and time with your Machilipatnam address, and pay online — the full bill is shown before you pay.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Namakaranam cost in Machilipatnam?
The starting dakshina in Machilipatnam is ₹3,450 for 1 pandit. This includes the standard area rate for Machilipatnam (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 Telugu-speaking pandit for Namakaranam in Machilipatnam?
You can. Pandits follow the Telugu Smarta and Vaishnava traditions: mantras are chanted in Sanskrit, and the sankalpam and explanations are given in Telugu. Filter by the language your family prays in; every Rutviju pandit’s languages are shown before you book.
Which areas of Machilipatnam do you cover?
Pedana, Gudivada, Avanigadda, Challapalli, Bantumilli and Mopidevi and the rest of Machilipatnam. Pandits travel within their service radius, so availability is checked against your address and date.
మచిలీపట్నంలో నామకరణం ఖర్చు ఎంత?
Rutviju ద్వారా మచిలీపట్నంలో నామకరణం దక్షిణ ₹3,450 నుండి మొదలవుతుంది. మీరు ఎంచుకునే పురోహితులు, సామగ్రిని బట్టి మారుతుంది; చెల్లించే ముందే పూర్తి బిల్లు చూపిస్తాము.
మచిలీపట్నంలో నామకరణం చేయించడానికి తెలుగు పురోహితులు దొరుకుతారా?
మచిలీపట్నంలో ఇంకా Rutviju పురోహితులు లేరు. చిన్న అడ్వాన్స్ చెల్లించి బుక్ చేస్తే మా బృందం ధ్రువీకరించిన తెలుగు పురోహితులను ఏర్పాటు చేస్తుంది; కుదరకపోతే అడ్వాన్స్ మీ వాలెట్‌కు తిరిగి వస్తుంది.