20 Aug 2018 is a neutral day for annaprashan ceremony. Proceed with caution.
Today is an average day for Annaprashan. If the date is fixed, ensure the feeding happens during the best time window.
Next better day
22 Aug 201879/100 · Good
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Why this score
20 Aug 2018 scores 58/100 for Annaprashan — the Panchang reads as mixed for annaprashan ceremony. On this Monday, the lunar day is Dashami (Shukla Paksha), the Nakshatra is Jyeshtha, Yoga is Vaidhriti, and Karana is Taitila. Together these elements shape whether tradition would green-light annaprashan ceremony right now.
Supporting signals: Favorable lunar day (Dashami); Favorable day of the week. Friction points: Challenging nakshatra (Jyeshtha); Challenging energy period (Vaidhriti yoga). Rahu Kaal runs 7:30 AM–9:00 AM; most families avoid signing or finalising during that window. Abhijit Muhurat (11:36 AM–12:24 PM) is the most commonly used “safe” slot if you must proceed today.
If you can wait, the next stronger window is 22 Aug 2018 (score 79/100, Good). A common pattern: prepare paperwork on a Neutral/Avoid day, then close on a Good or Excellent date.
Positive Factors
- Favorable lunar day (Dashami)
- Favorable day of the week
- Supportive lunar phase (Taitila)
- Waxing moon period (Shukla Paksha)
Negative Factors
- Challenging nakshatra (Jyeshtha)
- Challenging energy period (Vaidhriti yoga)
- Rahu Kaal active 7:30 AM – 9:00 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Is on 20 Aug 2018 a good day for annaprashan ceremony?
- Score: 58/100 — Neutral. Favorable lunar day (Dashami)
- What is the best time for annaprashan ceremony on 20 Aug 2018?
- The Abhijit Muhurat (11:36 AM – 12:24 PM) is considered the most auspicious time. Avoid Rahu Kaal (7:30 AM – 9:00 AM).
- What are the negative factors for annaprashan ceremony on 20 Aug 2018?
- Challenging nakshatra (Jyeshtha). Challenging energy period (Vaidhriti yoga). Rahu Kaal active 7:30 AM – 9:00 AM.
- When is the next good day for annaprashan ceremony?
- 22 Aug 2018 scores 79/100 (Good).