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Namkaran Muhurat 2026
Auspicious days for the baby naming ceremony (Namkaran / Namakarana).
In short
There are 99 auspicious namkaran dates in 2026 (India, IST) — including Jan 1, Jan 5, Jan 10, Jan 14. Each date below shows its nakshatra, tithi and a suggested muhurta window.
Auspicious dates in 2026
January 2026
Thu, Jan 1
Rohini nakshatra · Shukla Paksha Trayodashi
Muhurta
11:57 AM – 12:41 PM
Rohini nakshatra
Shubh tithi
Thursday
Full panchangam →
Mon, Jan 5
Pushya nakshatra · Krishna Paksha Dwitiya
Muhurta
11:59 AM – 12:43 PM
Pushya nakshatra
Shubh tithi
Monday
Full panchangam →
Sat, Jan 10
Hasta nakshatra · Krishna Paksha Saptami
Muhurta
12:01 PM – 12:45 PM
Hasta nakshatra
Shubh tithi
Full panchangam →
Wed, Jan 14
Anuradha nakshatra · Krishna Paksha Ekadashi
Muhurta
12:02 PM – 12:47 PM
Anuradha nakshatra
Shubh tithi
Wednesday
Full panchangam →
Tue, Jan 20
Shravana nakshatra · Shukla Paksha Dwitiya
Muhurta
12:04 PM – 12:49 PM
Shravana nakshatra
Shubh tithi
Full panchangam →
Sun, Jan 25
Revati nakshatra · Shukla Paksha Saptami
Muhurta
12:05 PM – 12:50 PM
Revati nakshatra
Shubh tithi
Full panchangam →
Mon, Jan 26
Ashwini nakshatra · Shukla Paksha Ashtami
Muhurta
12:06 PM – 12:50 PM
Ashwini nakshatra
Monday
Full panchangam →
Thu, Jan 29
Rohini nakshatra · Shukla Paksha Ekadashi
Muhurta
12:06 PM – 12:51 PM
Rohini nakshatra
Shubh tithi
Thursday
Full panchangam →
Sat, Jan 31
Punarvasu nakshatra · Shukla Paksha Trayodashi
Muhurta
12:06 PM – 12:52 PM
Punarvasu nakshatra
Shubh tithi
Full panchangam →
February 2026
Sun, Feb 1
Pushya nakshatra · Shukla Paksha Purnima
Muhurta
12:07 PM – 12:52 PM
Pushya nakshatra
Shubh tithi
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga
Full panchangam →
Fri, Feb 6
Hasta nakshatra · Krishna Paksha Panchami
Muhurta
12:07 PM – 12:53 PM
Hasta nakshatra
Shubh tithi
Friday
Full panchangam →
Wed, Feb 18
Shatabhisha nakshatra · Shukla Paksha Pratipada
Muhurta
12:06 PM – 12:53 PM
Shatabhisha nakshatra
Wednesday
Full panchangam →
Sun, Feb 22
Ashwini nakshatra · Shukla Paksha Panchami
Muhurta
12:06 PM – 12:52 PM
Ashwini nakshatra
Shubh tithi
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga
Full panchangam →
Thu, Feb 26
Mrigashira nakshatra · Shukla Paksha Dashami
Muhurta
12:05 PM – 12:52 PM
Mrigashira nakshatra
Shubh tithi
Thursday
Full panchangam →
March 2026
Sun, Mar 1
Pushya nakshatra · Shukla Paksha Trayodashi
Muhurta
12:04 PM – 12:52 PM
Pushya nakshatra
Shubh tithi
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga
Full panchangam →
Sun, Mar 8
Swati nakshatra · Krishna Paksha Panchami
Muhurta
12:03 PM – 12:50 PM
Swati nakshatra
Shubh tithi
Full panchangam →
Sun, Mar 15
Shravana nakshatra · Krishna Paksha Ekadashi
Muhurta
12:01 PM – 12:48 PM
Shravana nakshatra
Shubh tithi
Full panchangam →
Mon, Mar 16
Dhanishta nakshatra
Muhurta
12:00 PM – 12:48 PM
Dhanishta nakshatra
Monday
Full panchangam →
Tue, Mar 17
Dhanishta nakshatra · Krishna Paksha Trayodashi
Muhurta
12:00 PM – 12:48 PM
Dhanishta nakshatra
Shubh tithi
Full panchangam →
Fri, Mar 20
Revati nakshatra · Shukla Paksha Dwitiya
Muhurta
11:59 AM – 12:47 PM
Revati nakshatra
Shubh tithi
Friday
Full panchangam →
Sat, Mar 21
Ashwini nakshatra · Shukla Paksha Tritiya
Muhurta
11:58 AM – 12:47 PM
Ashwini nakshatra
Shubh tithi
Full panchangam →
Wed, Mar 25
Mrigashira nakshatra · Shukla Paksha Saptami
Muhurta
11:57 AM – 12:46 PM
Mrigashira nakshatra
Shubh tithi
Wednesday
Full panchangam →
Sat, Mar 28
Pushya nakshatra · Shukla Paksha Dashami
Muhurta
11:56 AM – 12:45 PM
Pushya nakshatra
Shubh tithi
Full panchangam →
April 2026
Thu, Apr 2
Hasta nakshatra · Shukla Paksha Purnima
Muhurta
11:54 AM – 12:44 PM
Hasta nakshatra
Shubh tithi
Thursday
Full panchangam →
Fri, Apr 3
Chitra nakshatra · Krishna Paksha Pratipada
Muhurta
11:55 AM – 12:43 PM
Chitra nakshatra
Friday
Full panchangam →
Sat, Apr 4
Swati nakshatra · Krishna Paksha Dwitiya
Muhurta
11:54 AM – 12:43 PM
Swati nakshatra
Shubh tithi
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga
Full panchangam →
Sun, Apr 12
Shravana nakshatra · Krishna Paksha Dashami
Muhurta
11:51 AM – 12:41 PM
Shravana nakshatra
Shubh tithi
Full panchangam →
Mon, Apr 13
Dhanishta nakshatra · Krishna Paksha Ekadashi
Muhurta
11:51 AM – 12:41 PM
Dhanishta nakshatra
Shubh tithi
Monday
Full panchangam →
Mon, Apr 20
Rohini nakshatra · Shukla Paksha Tritiya
Muhurta
11:49 AM – 12:40 PM
Rohini nakshatra
Shubh tithi
Monday
Full panchangam →
Tue, Apr 21
Mrigashira nakshatra · Shukla Paksha Panchami
Muhurta
11:49 AM – 12:40 PM
Mrigashira nakshatra
Shubh tithi
Full panchangam →
Thu, Apr 23
Punarvasu nakshatra · Shukla Paksha Saptami
Muhurta
11:49 AM – 12:39 PM
Punarvasu nakshatra
Shubh tithi
Thursday
Full panchangam →
Wed, Apr 29
Hasta nakshatra · Shukla Paksha Trayodashi
Muhurta
11:47 AM – 12:38 PM
Hasta nakshatra
Shubh tithi
Wednesday
Full panchangam →
May 2026
Mon, May 4
Anuradha nakshatra · Krishna Paksha Tritiya
Muhurta
11:47 AM – 12:38 PM
Anuradha nakshatra
Shubh tithi
Monday
Full panchangam →
Sat, May 9
Shravana nakshatra · Krishna Paksha Saptami
Muhurta
11:46 AM – 12:38 PM
Shravana nakshatra
Shubh tithi
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga
Full panchangam →
Thu, May 14
Revati nakshatra · Krishna Paksha Dwadashi
Muhurta
11:46 AM – 12:38 PM
Revati nakshatra
Thursday
Full panchangam →
Fri, May 15
Ashwini nakshatra · Krishna Paksha Trayodashi
Muhurta
11:46 AM – 12:38 PM
Ashwini nakshatra
Shubh tithi
Friday
Full panchangam →
Mon, May 18
Rohini nakshatra · Shukla Paksha Dwitiya
Muhurta
11:46 AM – 12:38 PM
Rohini nakshatra
Shubh tithi
Monday
Full panchangam →
Tue, May 19
Mrigashira nakshatra · Shukla Paksha Tritiya
Muhurta
11:46 AM – 12:38 PM
Mrigashira nakshatra
Shubh tithi
Full panchangam →
Thu, May 21
Pushya nakshatra · Shukla Paksha Panchami
Muhurta
11:46 AM – 12:38 PM
Pushya nakshatra
Shubh tithi
Thursday
Full panchangam →
Tue, May 26
Hasta nakshatra · Shukla Paksha Ekadashi
Muhurta
11:46 AM – 12:39 PM
Hasta nakshatra
Shubh tithi
Full panchangam →
Thu, May 28
Chitra nakshatra · Shukla Paksha Dwadashi
Muhurta
11:47 AM – 12:39 PM
Chitra nakshatra
Thursday
Full panchangam →
Fri, May 29
Swati nakshatra · Shukla Paksha Trayodashi
Muhurta
11:47 AM – 12:39 PM
Swati nakshatra
Shubh tithi
Friday
Full panchangam →
Sun, May 31
Anuradha nakshatra · Shukla Paksha Purnima
Muhurta
11:47 AM – 12:39 PM
Anuradha nakshatra
Shubh tithi
Full panchangam →
June 2026
Fri, Jun 5
Shravana nakshatra · Krishna Paksha Panchami
Muhurta
11:48 AM – 12:40 PM
Shravana nakshatra
Shubh tithi
Friday
Full panchangam →
Sat, Jun 6
Shravana nakshatra · Krishna Paksha Shashthi
Muhurta
11:48 AM – 12:40 PM
Shravana nakshatra
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga
Full panchangam →
Sun, Jun 7
Dhanishta nakshatra · Krishna Paksha Saptami
Muhurta
11:48 AM – 12:40 PM
Dhanishta nakshatra
Shubh tithi
Full panchangam →
Mon, Jun 8
Shatabhisha nakshatra · Krishna Paksha Ashtami
Muhurta
11:49 AM – 12:41 PM
Shatabhisha nakshatra
Monday
Full panchangam →
Thu, Jun 11
Revati nakshatra · Krishna Paksha Ekadashi
Muhurta
11:49 AM – 12:41 PM
Revati nakshatra
Shubh tithi
Thursday
Full panchangam →
Fri, Jun 12
Ashwini nakshatra · Krishna Paksha Dwadashi
Muhurta
11:49 AM – 12:41 PM
Ashwini nakshatra
Friday
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga
Full panchangam →
Wed, Jun 17
Punarvasu nakshatra · Shukla Paksha Tritiya
Muhurta
11:50 AM – 12:43 PM
Punarvasu nakshatra
Shubh tithi
Wednesday
Full panchangam →
Wed, Jun 24
Chitra nakshatra · Shukla Paksha Dashami
Muhurta
11:52 AM – 12:44 PM
Chitra nakshatra
Shubh tithi
Wednesday
Full panchangam →
Thu, Jun 25
Swati nakshatra · Shukla Paksha Ekadashi
Muhurta
11:52 AM – 12:44 PM
Swati nakshatra
Shubh tithi
Thursday
Full panchangam →
Sat, Jun 27
Anuradha nakshatra · Shukla Paksha Trayodashi
Muhurta
11:53 AM – 12:45 PM
Anuradha nakshatra
Shubh tithi
Full panchangam →
July 2026
Fri, Jul 3
Shravana nakshatra · Krishna Paksha Tritiya
Muhurta
11:54 AM – 12:46 PM
Shravana nakshatra
Shubh tithi
Friday
Full panchangam →
Sun, Jul 5
Shatabhisha nakshatra · Krishna Paksha Panchami
Muhurta
11:54 AM – 12:46 PM
Shatabhisha nakshatra
Shubh tithi
Full panchangam →
Wed, Jul 8
Revati nakshatra · Krishna Paksha Ashtami
Muhurta
11:55 AM – 12:47 PM
Revati nakshatra
Wednesday
Full panchangam →
Sun, Jul 12
Rohini nakshatra · Krishna Paksha Trayodashi
Muhurta
11:55 AM – 12:47 PM
Rohini nakshatra
Shubh tithi
Full panchangam →
Wed, Jul 15
Pushyami nakshatra · Shukla Paksha Pratipat
Muhurta
11:55 AM – 12:47 PM
Pushyami nakshatra
Wednesday
Full panchangam →
Mon, Jul 20
Hasta nakshatra · Shukla Paksha Saptami
Muhurta
11:56 AM – 12:48 PM
Hasta nakshatra
Shubh tithi
Monday
Full panchangam →
Fri, Jul 24
Anuradha nakshatra · Shukla Paksha Dashami
Muhurta
11:56 AM – 12:48 PM
Anuradha nakshatra
Shubh tithi
Friday
Full panchangam →
Thu, Jul 30
Shravana nakshatra · Krishna Paksha Pratipada
Muhurta
11:56 AM – 12:48 PM
Shravana nakshatra
Thursday
Full panchangam →
August 2026
Sat, Aug 1
Shatabhisha nakshatra · Krishna Paksha Tritiya
Muhurta
11:56 AM – 12:47 PM
Shatabhisha nakshatra
Shubh tithi
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga
Full panchangam →
Wed, Aug 5
Ashwini nakshatra · Krishna Paksha Saptami
Muhurta
11:56 AM – 12:47 PM
Ashwini nakshatra
Shubh tithi
Wednesday
Full panchangam →
Sat, Aug 8
Rohini nakshatra · Krishna Paksha Dashami
Muhurta
11:56 AM – 12:47 PM
Rohini nakshatra
Shubh tithi
Amrita Siddhi Yoga
Full panchangam →
Sun, Aug 9
Mrigashira nakshatra · Krishna Paksha Ekadashi
Muhurta
11:56 AM – 12:46 PM
Mrigashira nakshatra
Shubh tithi
Full panchangam →
Mon, Aug 17
Chitra nakshatra · Shukla Paksha Panchami
Muhurta
11:54 AM – 12:45 PM
Chitra nakshatra
Shubh tithi
Monday
Full panchangam →
Wed, Aug 19
Swati nakshatra · Shukla Paksha Saptami
Muhurta
11:54 AM – 12:44 PM
Swati nakshatra
Shubh tithi
Wednesday
Full panchangam →
Wed, Aug 26
Shravana nakshatra · Shukla Paksha Trayodashi
Muhurta
11:52 AM – 12:42 PM
Shravana nakshatra
Shubh tithi
Wednesday
Full panchangam →
Fri, Aug 28
Shatabhisha nakshatra · Shukla Paksha Purnima
Muhurta
11:52 AM – 12:42 PM
Shatabhisha nakshatra
Shubh tithi
Friday
Full panchangam →
Mon, Aug 31
Revati nakshatra · Krishna Paksha Tritiya
Muhurta
11:51 AM – 12:41 PM
Revati nakshatra
Shubh tithi
Monday
Full panchangam →
September 2026
Fri, Sep 4
Rohini nakshatra · Krishna Paksha Ashtami
Muhurta
11:50 AM – 12:39 PM
Rohini nakshatra
Friday
Full panchangam →
Mon, Sep 14
Revati nakshatra · Krishna Paksha Tritiya
Muhurta
11:47 AM – 12:36 PM
Revati nakshatra
Shubh tithi
Monday
Full panchangam →
Fri, Sep 18
Rohini nakshatra · Krishna Paksha Saptami
Muhurta
11:45 AM – 12:34 PM
Rohini nakshatra
Shubh tithi
Friday
Full panchangam →
Tue, Sep 22
Pushya nakshatra · Krishna Paksha Ekadashi
Muhurta
11:44 AM – 12:33 PM
Pushya nakshatra
Shubh tithi
Full panchangam →
Mon, Sep 28
Chitra nakshatra · Shukla Paksha Dwitiya
Muhurta
11:42 AM – 12:30 PM
Chitra nakshatra
Shubh tithi
Monday
Full panchangam →
Tue, Sep 29
Swati nakshatra · Shukla Paksha Tritiya
Muhurta
11:42 AM – 12:30 PM
Swati nakshatra
Shubh tithi
Full panchangam →
October 2026
Thu, Oct 1
Rohini nakshatra · Krishna Paksha Panchami
Muhurta
11:41 AM – 12:29 PM
Rohini nakshatra
Shubh tithi
Thursday
Full panchangam →
Mon, Oct 5
Pushya nakshatra · Krishna Paksha Dashami
Muhurta
11:40 AM – 12:28 PM
Pushya nakshatra
Shubh tithi
Monday
Full panchangam →
Mon, Oct 12
Swati nakshatra · Shukla Paksha Dwitiya
Muhurta
11:39 AM – 12:25 PM
Swati nakshatra
Shubh tithi
Monday
Full panchangam →
Wed, Oct 21
Dhanishta nakshatra · Shukla Paksha Dashami
Muhurta
11:37 AM – 12:24 PM
Dhanishta nakshatra
Shubh tithi
Wednesday
Full panchangam →
Mon, Oct 26
Ashwini nakshatra · Shukla Paksha Purnima
Muhurta
11:36 AM – 12:23 PM
Ashwini nakshatra
Shubh tithi
Monday
Full panchangam →
Fri, Oct 30
Mrigashira nakshatra · Krishna Paksha Panchami
Muhurta
11:36 AM – 12:22 PM
Mrigashira nakshatra
Shubh tithi
Friday
Full panchangam →
November 2026
Sun, Nov 1
Pushya nakshatra · Krishna Paksha Saptami
Muhurta
11:36 AM – 12:22 PM
Pushya nakshatra
Shubh tithi
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga
Full panchangam →
Fri, Nov 6
Hasta nakshatra · Krishna Paksha Dwadashi
Muhurta
11:36 AM – 12:22 PM
Hasta nakshatra
Friday
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga
Full panchangam →
Sat, Nov 7
Chitra nakshatra · Krishna Paksha Trayodashi
Muhurta
11:36 AM – 12:22 PM
Chitra nakshatra
Shubh tithi
Full panchangam →
Wed, Nov 11
Anuradha nakshatra · Shukla Paksha Dwitiya
Muhurta
11:37 AM – 12:22 PM
Anuradha nakshatra
Shubh tithi
Wednesday
Full panchangam →
Mon, Nov 16
Shravana nakshatra · Shukla Paksha Saptami
Muhurta
11:38 AM – 12:23 PM
Shravana nakshatra
Shubh tithi
Monday
Full panchangam →
Wed, Nov 25
Rohini nakshatra · Krishna Paksha Pratipada
Muhurta
11:40 AM – 12:25 PM
Rohini nakshatra
Wednesday
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga
Full panchangam →
Thu, Nov 26
Mrigashira nakshatra · Krishna Paksha Dwitiya
Muhurta
11:41 AM – 12:25 PM
Mrigashira nakshatra
Shubh tithi
Thursday
Full panchangam →
Sun, Nov 29
Pushya nakshatra · Krishna Paksha Shashthi
Muhurta
11:41 AM – 12:26 PM
Pushya nakshatra
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga
Full panchangam →
December 2026
Fri, Dec 4
Hasta nakshatra · Krishna Paksha Ekadashi
Muhurta
11:43 AM – 12:28 PM
Hasta nakshatra
Shubh tithi
Friday
Full panchangam →
Sun, Dec 6
Swati nakshatra · Krishna Paksha Trayodashi
Muhurta
11:44 AM – 12:29 PM
Swati nakshatra
Shubh tithi
Full panchangam →
Mon, Dec 14
Shravana nakshatra · Shukla Paksha Panchami
Muhurta
11:48 AM – 12:32 PM
Shravana nakshatra
Shubh tithi
Monday
Full panchangam →
Wed, Dec 16
Shatabhisha nakshatra · Shukla Paksha Saptami
Muhurta
11:49 AM – 12:33 PM
Shatabhisha nakshatra
Shubh tithi
Wednesday
Full panchangam →
Sat, Dec 19
Revati nakshatra · Shukla Paksha Dashami
Muhurta
11:50 AM – 12:35 PM
Revati nakshatra
Shubh tithi
Full panchangam →
Sun, Dec 20
Ashwini nakshatra · Shukla Paksha Ekadashi
Muhurta
11:51 AM – 12:35 PM
Ashwini nakshatra
Shubh tithi
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga
Full panchangam →
Wed, Dec 23
Rohini nakshatra
Muhurta
11:52 AM – 12:36 PM
Rohini nakshatra
Wednesday
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga
Full panchangam →
Fri, Dec 25
Punarvasu nakshatra · Krishna Paksha Dwitiya
Muhurta
11:53 AM – 12:38 PM
Punarvasu nakshatra
Shubh tithi
Friday
Full panchangam →
Thu, Dec 31
Hasta nakshatra · Krishna Paksha Ashtami
Muhurta
11:56 AM – 12:40 PM
Hasta nakshatra
Thursday
Full panchangam →
Dates are nationwide (India); the muhurta time window shown is for Hyderabad/IST reference and shifts a few minutes by city. Confirm the exact time for your family's details with a priest.
What is Namkaran muhurat?
Auspicious days for the baby naming ceremony (Namkaran / Namakarana).
Namkaran is the naming ceremony, traditionally on the 11th or 12th day after birth, or on a later auspicious day. A good muhurat is chosen from a favourable nakshatra, a shubh tithi and weekday for the child's well-being.
Gentle, auspicious nakshatras and shubh tithis are preferred, while Bhadra, Amavasya, Rikta tithis and inauspicious yogas are avoided. The name's starting syllable is often taken from the birth nakshatra.
The dates below are computed from the panchang for India (IST). Confirm the exact day and the name syllable with a priest.
How to choose a Namkaran muhurat
- 1 Pick a favourable nakshatra and shubh tithi for namkaran from the list below.
- 2 Avoid Bhadra (Vishti karana), Amavasya, Rikta tithis and inauspicious yogas (Vyatipata, Vaidhriti).
- 3 Within the chosen day, use an auspicious muhurta window such as Abhijit Muhurta or Amrit Kaal.
- 4 Confirm the exact time against your family's birth details with a priest.
How this is calculated
Auspicious dates are selected from the panchang by weighing the nakshatra, tithi, weekday and yoga, and excluding inauspicious periods — Bhadra (Vishti karana), Amavasya, Rikta tithis and yogas such as Vyatipata and Vaidhriti — following classical muhurta guidance (Dharmasindhu / Nirnaya Sindhu). A personal muhurta also weighs your family's birth details; confirm with a priest.
Reviewed by Thanuja, Astrologer (6+ yrs)
Lahiri ayanamsha · Drik method · India/IST
FAQ
When is Namkaran usually done?
Traditionally on the 11th or 12th day after birth, or in the first few months on a later auspicious day chosen from the panchang when the family gathers.
How is the baby's name chosen?
The starting syllable (akshara) is often taken from the pada of the child's birth nakshatra as given in the panchang, and the naming is then held on an auspicious muhurat day.
Which nakshatras and days are good for Namkaran?
Gentle, auspicious nakshatras such as Ashwini, Rohini, Mrigashira, Pushya, Punarvasu, Hasta, Chitra, Swati, Shravana, Dhanishta and Revati, on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday, are preferred; Bhadra, Amavasya and Rikta tithis are avoided.
Can Namkaran be done after 12 days?
Yes — if it cannot be done on the 11th or 12th day, it may be held later, commonly in the first, third or fourth month, or even around the first birthday, on an auspicious day.
What is the procedure of the Namkaran ceremony?
It begins with a Ganesh puja and havan; the father whispers the chosen name in the baby's right ear, the name is announced to the gathering, and blessings are given for the child's long life.
Which god is worshipped during Namkaran?
Lord Ganesha is invoked first for an obstacle-free ceremony, along with the family deity; some also worship the Sun and the nakshatra deity of the child's birth star.
