नामकरण संस्कार मुहूर्त - Chittorgarh, Rajasthan
Baby Naming Muhurat in Chittorgarh - 2026
For baby naming in Chittorgarh (Rajasthan), timings are adjusted for local coordinates (24.89N, 74.63E). Rahu Kalam, sunrise, sunset, and Lagna calculations differ from standard Delhi-based muhurat lists because Chittorgarh is at a different longitude. Always use city-specific timings for accurate muhurat.
Last updated: 23 April 2026 · Source: Panchang, Muhurat Shastra
About Baby Naming Muhurat
Auspicious dates and timings for the Namkaran Sanskar (baby naming ceremony). This is the fifth of the sixteen Shodash Sanskaras in Hindu tradition. The ceremony is typically performed on the 11th or 12th day after birth, or on an auspicious day selected by the family astrologer based on the child's birth chart and Panchang.
Selection Rules
- 1.Best nakshatras: Ashwini, Rohini, Mrigashira, Pushya, Uttara Phalguni, Hasta, Chitra, Swati, Anuradha, Shravana, Dhanishtha, Revati
- 2.Avoid nakshatras: Ardra, Ashlesha, Jyeshtha, Moola, Vishakha, Bharani, Krittika
- 3.Best tithis: Dwitiya, Tritiya, Panchami, Saptami, Dashami, Ekadashi, Dwadashi, Trayodashi
- 4.Avoid tithis: Amavasya, Chaturthi, Navami, Chaturdashi, and Rikta tithis (4th, 9th, 14th)
- 5.Best days: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
- 6.Moon should be in a good position — avoid Moon in the 6th, 8th, or 12th house from the child's birth nakshatra
- 7.Jupiter (karaka for children and wisdom) should not be combust or debilitated
- 8.Avoid Rahu Kalam and Gulika Kalam during the ceremony
Why Chittorgarh-specific timings matter
Standard muhurat lists are calculated for Delhi or Ujjain. Chittorgarh is at 24.89N latitude and 74.63E longitude, which shifts sunrise, sunset, Rahu Kalam, and Lagna timings. A muhurat that starts at 7:15 AM in Delhi may start at later in Chittorgarh. Using generic timings can mean performing the ceremony during an inauspicious window in your actual city.
FAQ
Q.On which day should Namkaran be performed?
Traditionally Namkaran is performed on the 11th or 12th day after birth. If that day is inauspicious, it can be delayed to the next suitable Panchang date. Some families perform it on the 101st day. The child's Lagna and Moon nakshatra at the time of the ceremony matter most.
Q.Does the baby's birth chart affect the naming muhurat?
Yes. The name ideally starts with the syllable corresponding to the child's birth nakshatra pada (quarter). The muhurat should also avoid nakshatras that are in 6/8 relationship with the child's birth nakshatra, which are considered inauspicious by opposition.
Q.Can Namkaran be done at home?
Yes. Namkaran can be performed at home with a pandit doing the Puja. The ceremony involves naming the child near the father's ear (for boys) or mother's ear (for girls), offering prayers to Saraswati and Brahma, and recording the name in family records.