Namkaran Muhurat नामकरण
Auspicious dates and exact time windows for naming ceremony. Traditionally on the 11th or 12th day after birth; if that day is not suitable, on the next good day.
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Namkaran muhurat — New Delhi
| Date | Tithi · Nakshatra | Good time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 October 2026 Friday |
Krishna Panchami Mrigashira · Shiva |
06:31–09:11 Sunrise 06:31 · Rahu Kaal 10:41–12:05 (left out) |
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| 16 November 2026 Monday ★ Best |
Shukla Saptami Shravana · Vriddhi |
07:24–08:14 09:34–17:27 · includes Abhijit Sunrise 06:44 · Rahu Kaal 08:04–09:25 (left out) |
Shukla paksha |
| 25 November 2026 Wednesday ★ Best |
Krishna Pratipada Rohini · Shiva |
06:51–12:11 · includes Abhijit 13:31–17:25 Sunrise 06:51 · Rahu Kaal 12:08–13:27 (left out) |
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| 26 November 2026 Thursday |
Krishna Dwitiya Mrigashira · Siddha |
06:52–13:32 · includes Abhijit 14:52–17:24 Sunrise 06:52 · Rahu Kaal 13:27–14:46 (left out) |
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| 3 December 2026 Thursday |
Krishna Dashami Uttara Phalguni · Priti |
06:58–10:58 Sunrise 06:58 · Rahu Kaal 13:29–14:47 (left out) |
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| 4 December 2026 Friday |
Krishna Ekadashi Hasta · Ayushman |
06:58–10:58 12:18–17:24 · includes Abhijit Sunrise 06:58 · Rahu Kaal 10:53–12:11 (left out) |
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| 14 December 2026 Monday ★ Best |
Shukla Panchami Dhanishta · Harshana |
13:05–17:26 Sunrise 07:05 · Rahu Kaal 08:23–09:40 (left out) |
Shukla paksha |
| 25 December 2026 Friday |
Krishna Dwitiya Punarvasu · Brahma |
07:11–11:11 12:31–17:31 · includes Abhijit Sunrise 07:11 · Rahu Kaal 11:04–12:21 (left out) |
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About these muhurats
Naming ceremony. Traditionally on the 11th or 12th day after birth; if that day is not suitable, on the next good day.
Dates →First solid food (rice). In the 6th, 8th, 10th or 12th month for a boy and the 5th, 7th, 9th or 11th month for a girl.
Dates →First haircut (Chudakarana). In the 1st, 3rd or 5th year of life, preferably in Uttarayana (mid-January to mid-July).
Dates →Ear piercing. Often in the 6th, 7th or 8th month, or in the 3rd or 5th year.
Dates →Beginning of learning (Akshar-abhyas). Usually around the 5th year, often on Vasant Panchami or Vijayadashami; Uttarayana is preferred.
Dates →Marriage. Not during Kharmas, Chaturmas or Adhik maas, and not while Jupiter or Venus is combust. Matching the couple (Kundali Milan) comes first.
Dates →Entering a new home. Not during Kharmas, Chaturmas or Adhik maas; Shukla paksha is preferred.
Dates →Starting a business or shop. For opening a shop or office, or signing the first deal.
Dates →Baby Kundali & naming sound →Today’s Panchang →Today’s Rashifal →