Book Namkaran & Annaprashan
Namkaran is the naming ceremony for a newborn, and Annaprashan marks the baby’s first taste of solid food (rice). Both are joyful samskaras performed with Navagraha blessings, a short havan and sankalp in the child’s name and gotra.
At a glance
| Price | From ₹6,400, excluding applicable GST | Duration | 1.5 hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pandits | 1 | Location | At your home or agreed venue |
| Samagri | Standard listed ritual kit included | Before payment | Final total, GST, travel and host-provided items confirmed in writing |
When is Namkaran & Annaprashan performed?
Namkaran is traditionally on the 11th or 12th day after birth; Annaprashan around the 6th month. We help you fix an auspicious date.
An astrology consultation can help your family review traditional timing considerations and discuss which ceremony, if any, fits your circumstances. It is guidance, not a guarantee, and you decide whether to book. Discuss timing & traditions →
What’s included
Cradle puja items, honey, first-rice samagri and the havan kit. Your written checklist separates the standard items supplied for the ritual from flowers, fruit, food, seating or other items the host may need to keep ready.
* A note on pricing: the displayed amount is a starting price excluding applicable GST. The final written quote may change with the ceremony scope, festival demand, pandit count, language, tradition, muhurat, city, travel and samagri requirements. We confirm the total and inclusions before taking payment. See our full terms →
Available in listed cities & for families abroad
We list Namkaran & Annaprashan in the cities below, subject to pandit availability for your date. For families abroad, remote participation in an e-puja may be possible; live video, recording and any eligible prasad delivery are confirmed for each booking and destination.
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How booking works
- Tell us your puja, city, date and language on WhatsApp.
- We share the muhurat, assigned pandit and a written quote showing GST and inclusions.
- Pay just 25% to confirm — the balance is due only after the ceremony.
- The pandit arrives with the confirmed standard samagri and performs the agreed vidhi.
Share your city, preferred date, language and tradition. We confirm the assigned pandit, scope and written total before payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is included in the price?
The starting price of ₹6,400 covers the pandit’s dakshina and all listed samagri, plus travel within city limits.
Can I book in my language and tradition?
Tell us your preferred language and tradition. We seek a suitable pandit; before payment, confirm the assigned person’s language, relevant ritual experience, agreed vidhi and any checks actually completed.
Can both ceremonies be done together?
They are separate samskaras done at different ages, but we can guide you on combining related rituals where tradition allows.
Is it done at home?
Yes, the pandit comes to your home with everything needed for the ceremony.