When to do Namakarana, Naming Ceremony (Cradle Ceremony)

Naming Ceremony in Hinduism

When to do Namakarana, Naming Ceremony (Cradle Ceremony)? Namakarana is the naming ceremony celebrated for the new-born baby within 5 months time after the baby’s birth. What are the best days for Namakarana samskara? On 11, 21, 29 days or in odd month after the baby birth, the naming ceremony should be celebrated. If a […]

Auspicious Nakshatrams for Annaprasana Muhurthams

Here is the list of auspicious Nakshatrams for Annaprasana Muhurthams (Feeding first rice to baby). Annaprashana, Annaprasana Vidhi, Annaprasan, Annaprasanam or Annoprashan are the various names for Feeding first rice for baby. This ritual is celebrated on the occasion of child’s first intake of food other than milk. The list of Auspicious Nakshatrams… Ashwini Nakshatram […]

Best Tithis for Annaprasana Timings

Here is the list of tithis (lunar days) for Annaprasana Timings (Muhurthams for Feeding first rice to baby). Annaprashana, Annaprasana Vidhi, Annaprasan, Annaprasanam or Annoprashan are the various names for Feeding first rice for baby. This ritual is celebrated on the occasion of child’s first intake of food other than milk. The list of Auspicious Tithis Dwitiya […]

Shubha Lagnams for Annaprasana Muhurats

Here is the list of auspicious Lagnams (Ascendants) for Annaprasana Muhurthams (Feeding first rice to baby). Annaprashana, Annaprasana Vidhi, Annaprasan, Annaprasanam or Annoprashan are the various names for Feeding first rice for baby. This ritual is celebrated on the occasion of child’s first intake of food other than milk. The list of Auspicious Lagnams Vrishabha Lagna […]

Auspicious Days for Aksharabhyasam

The list of Auspicious days for Aksharabhyasam Muhurtham (Shubha vidhyarambham muhurta) in Hindu calendar as per the Astrology (Jyotishya Shastra) is given here.. Auspicious days for Aksharabhyasam (Vaara / weekdays) Somavara (Monday) Budhavara (Wednesday) Guruvara (Thursday) Shukravara (Friday) The above days are considered auspicious for Aksharabhyasam but when these days coincide with suitable Nakshatra, Lagna and tithi, etc,. […]

Shubha Nakshatrams for Aksharabhyasam Muhurthams

The list of Auspicious Nakshatrams for Aksharabhyasam Muhurtham (Shubha vidhyarambham muhurta) in Hindu calendar as per the Astrology (Jyotishya Shastra) is given here… Auspicious Nakshatrams for Aksharabhyasam (Star Constellations) Ashwini Nakshatra Punarvasu Nakshatra Hastha Nakshatra Chitra Nakshatra Swathi Nakshatra Anuradha Nakshatra Shravana Nakshatra Revati Nakshatra The above Nakshatras are considered auspicious for Aksharabhyasam but when these days coincide with suitable tithi, Lagna and day, etc,. then auspicious muhurta […]

Auspicious Thithis for Aksharabhyasam Muhurtham

Here is the list of Auspicious Tithis for Aksharabhyasam Muhurtham (Shubha vidhyarambham muhurta) in Hindu calendar as per the Astrology (Jyotishya Shastra). Auspicious Tithis for Aksharabhyasam (Lunar Days) Dwitiya (Vidiya) Tritiya (Thadiya) Panchami Saptami Dashami Ekadashi Trayodashi The above tithis are considered auspicious for Aksharabhyasam but when these days coincide with suitable Nakshatra, Lagna and day, etc,. then […]

Ekavimsati Mahadoshas in Muhurtha Setting (21 Great Evils)

There are 21 Mahadoshas (evils) in setting a Shubha Muhurat (auspicious muhurtham) for any ritual. We need to consider these 21 Mahadoshas and rectify them or set the muhurat while the dosha is absent. There are said to be 21 great evils (ekavimsati mahadoshas) which are to be avoided for any auspicious work. But when […]