Auspicious timing guide

Naamkaran Muhurat

Naamkaran (naming ceremony) is one of the 16 Samskaras in Hindu tradition. The baby is officially given its name in a religious ceremony, ideally between the 11th and 41st day after birth. The name is traditionally chosen based on the birth nakshatra's first syllable according to Vedic Jyotish.

Baby naming ceremony

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Auspicious tithis

2nd, 3rd, 5th, 7th, 10th, 11th, 13th, Purnima

Auspicious nakshatras

Ashwini
Mrigashira
Pushya
Hasta
Anuradha
Uttara Phalguni
Uttara Ashadha
Revati
Shravana

Favourable days

Monday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday

Periods to avoid

Rahu Kaal, Yamaganda, Gulika Kaal
Amavasya and Chaturdashi

Key rules

The name's first syllable is derived from the birth nakshatra's pada (quarter) — a Vedic tradition called Rashinam
Naamkaran is ideally performed on the 11th day after birth (Ekadashaha), or on the 101st day
If 11th day falls on an inauspicious period, the ceremony is deferred to the nearest auspicious muhurta
The ceremony includes puja, havan, and whispering the name into the child's right ear

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Frequently asked questions

When is Naamkaran ceremony done?

Naamkaran is traditionally performed on the 11th day (Ekadashaha) after the baby's birth, or on the 101st day. If the 11th day is inauspicious, a nearby auspicious muhurta is chosen.

How is a baby's name chosen according to Vedic astrology?

The baby's birth nakshatra determines the first syllable of the name. Each nakshatra has four padas (quarters), each with a specific Sanskrit syllable. For example, Ashwini Nakshatra's syllables are Chu, Che, Cho, La. The baby's name should ideally begin with the syllable corresponding to its birth nakshatra's pada.

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