Annaprashan Sanskar

About This Purohit Sewa

The auspicious ritual of feeding a baby solid food for the first time, with the pandit ji's rites. Duration is about one hour. Dakshina / Service charge: Starting from ₹1,500 (pandit ji included). The cost of puja samagri may be separate; this will be clearly explained at the time of booking. What is this puja This sanskar is performed as the baby's first step towards solid food alongside milk. After the puja, the baby is fed the first bite of kheer or rice. The family wishes for a healthy life for the baby on this occasion. Usual samagri required • Rice kheer • Silver bowl and spoon • Roli, mauli and akshat • Kalash and mango leaves • Flowers • Fruits and sweets • New clothes for the baby The full samagri list will be finalised after consulting the pandit ji. Auspicious date / muhurat The auspicious date is fixed with the pandit ji after considering the baby's age and the panchang.

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Key Benefits

Performed when the baby is about six or seven months old, as per tradition.

Celebrated as an auspicious occasion for starting solid food in the baby's diet.

It is believed that beginning with a puja brings good wishes for the baby's health.

What's Included

Experienced pandit ji (dakshina included)
Guidance on the puja vidhi (procedure)
Information on the samagri list

Process / Steps

Step 1

Sankalp is taken, followed by Ganpati and kalash puja.

Step 2

The kuldevta and deities are remembered.

Step 3

A tilak is applied to the baby.

Step 4

The parents or elders feed the first bite of kheer with a silver spoon.

Step 5

The blessings of the elders are taken.

Step 6

The ceremony concludes with aarti and prasad. The order may vary slightly by tradition.

Contraindications

This therapy is not recommended for people with:

Please book in advance so that a pandit ji is available on your preferred date and muhurat.

The cost of puja samagri may be separate; it will be explained clearly at the time of booking.

The exact rites and muhurat may vary by family and regional tradition; please share your tradition at the time of booking.

FAQs

Usually kheer is fed; please consult your paediatrician about what is suitable for your baby.

Yes, it can easily be held at home.

₹1,500/-

1 Hour

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