What is Annaprashana?
Annaprashana is the ceremony of a baby’s first solid food, one of the sixteen samskaras. It is traditionally done in the sixth or eighth month for boys and the fifth or seventh month for girls, at a muhurtham from the panchangam.
The baby is fed a first morsel of sweet rice (payasam or kheer) by a parent or elder after a pooja for health, strength and a long life. In many families the child is then shown objects such as a book, a pen, gold and rice, and what the child picks is taken as a playful hint of the future.
Annaprashana in Ajmer
North Indian families feed the baby kheer from a silver spoon after the havan or pooja.
Pandits follow North Indian Vedic practice, chanting in Sanskrit and explaining in Hindi, with muhurat from the Hindu panchang.
Well-known temples in and around Ajmer
- Savitri Mata Temple, Pushkar
- Varaha Temple, Pushkar
Areas we cover in and around Ajmer
- Vaishali Nagar
- Civil Lines
- Adarsh Nagar
- Pushkar
- Kishangarh
- Beawar
How Annaprashana is performed
A typical Annaprashana with a Stuti Mandir pandit follows these steps; your pandit adapts them to your family’s tradition.
- 1Ganapati pooja and sankalpam
- 2Punyahavachanam
- 3Pooja of the family deity and navagrahas
- 4Offering of the payasam to the deity
- 5First feeding of the baby by the father or an elder
- 6Placing objects before the child (optional)
- 7Blessings with akshata and harathi
Annaprashana samagri list
- Silver bowl and spoon for the baby
- Payasam or kheer
- Kalasham, coconut and mango leaves
- Turmeric, kumkum and akshata
- Flowers, fruits and betel leaves
- New clothes for the baby
- Book, pen, gold and rice (for the object choice)
Your pandit confirms the exact list after booking, so your family can arrange everything before the pooja.
Benefits and best time for Annaprashana
Benefits
- Blessings for the baby’s health and growth
- Marks the start of solid food at an auspicious time
- Brings the extended family together to bless the child
When to perform
- Sixth or eighth month for boys, fifth or seventh month for girls
- On a muhurtham fixed from the panchangam and the baby’s nakshatram
Why book Annaprashana in Ajmer with Stuti Mandir
Verified pandits
Every pandit’s profile is reviewed and approved by Stuti Mandir before they can take bookings. See their languages and experience before you choose.
Price shown upfront
Dakshina, fees and taxes are itemised before you pay, so there is no haggling on the day.
Live pandit tracking
Follow your pandit on a live map from the moment they start their journey, just like a delivery app.
OTP-verified pooja
You confirm the pandit’s arrival and the pooja’s completion with one-time codes.
Your language, your tradition
Choose a pandit who speaks Hindi and follows your family’s customs.
Samagri made easy
Your pandit shares the full samagri list after booking, so your family has everything ready.
Talk to a pandit about Annaprashana
Not sure of the date or what to prepare? A verified pandit calls you in Hindi to fix the muhurat and plan the annaprashana — from ₹301.
How to book Annaprashana in Ajmer
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Choose Annaprashana and a verified pandit — compare their languages, experience and price.
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Pick a date and time slot, enter your address in Ajmer and add any muhurtham preference.
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Pay securely online (UPI, cards or net banking) — the full bill is shown before you pay.
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On the day, track your pandit live, confirm their arrival with an OTP, and share the completion code once the pooja is done.
Questions devotees ask us
How much does Annaprashana cost in Ajmer?
With Stuti Mandir, Annaprashana in Ajmer starts from ₹3,450 as pandit dakshina for 1 pandit. The final amount depends on the pandit you choose and express booking; the family keeps the samagri ready from the pandit's list, and the full bill is shown before you pay.
Can I book a Hindi-speaking pandit for Annaprashana in Ajmer?
Yes. Pandits follow North Indian Vedic practice, chanting in Sanskrit and explaining in Hindi, with muhurat from the Hindu panchang. Each pandit’s languages are shown on their profile, so you can pick one who matches your family’s tradition.
Which areas of Ajmer do you cover?
Pandits come to homes and offices across Ajmer and nearby areas, including Vaishali Nagar, Civil Lines, Adarsh Nagar, Pushkar, Kishangarh and Beawar. Availability for your date and area is confirmed when you choose a slot.
How long does Annaprashana take?
About 1 to 1.5 hours, performed by 1 pandit. Plan a little extra time for setting up the mandapam and for prasadam.
What samagri is needed for Annaprashana?
The main items are silver bowl and spoon for the baby, payasam or kheer, kalasham, coconut and mango leaves, turmeric, kumkum and akshata and flowers, fruits and betel leaves. Your pandit shares the full list after booking, in time for your family to arrange it.
In which month should Annaprashana be done?
Traditionally in even months (6th or 8th) for boys and odd months (5th or 7th) for girls, on a muhurtham chosen from the panchangam.
Who feeds the baby first?
Usually the father; in Bengal the maternal uncle feeds the baby at the Mukhe Bhaat.
How do I book Annaprashana in Ajmer?
Open the Annaprashana booking page, choose a verified pandit, pick a date and time, add your Ajmer address and pay online. You can track the pandit live on the day.