नामकरण संस्कार मुहूर्त - Solapur, Maharashtra
Baby Naming Muhurat 2026 in Solapur
For baby naming in Solapur (Maharashtra), timings are adjusted for local coordinates (17.66N, 75.91E). Rahu Kalam, sunrise, sunset, and Lagna calculations differ from standard Delhi-based muhurat lists because Solapur is at a different longitude. Always use city-specific timings for accurate muhurat.
Last updated: 23 April 2026 · Source: Panchang, Muhurat Shastra
2026 Muhurat Dates — Solapur
For exact baby naming muhurat dates in 2026 specific to Solapur, use our muhurat calculator above. It factors in Solapur's precise sunrise and sunset (based on 17.66N, 75.91E), city-specific Rahu Kalam, Yamagandam, and Gulika Kalam windows, as well as the exact Tithi, Nakshatra, Yoga, and Karana for each day in 2026.
The traditional rules below apply to 2026 exactly as they do to any year — the Panchang criteria for an auspicious baby naming muhurat do not change year to year. What changes is which calendar dates satisfy those criteria in 2026.
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 Solapur-specific timings matter
Standard muhurat lists are calculated for Delhi or Ujjain. Solapur is at 17.66N latitude and 75.91E longitude, which shifts sunrise, sunset, Rahu Kalam, and Lagna timings. A muhurat that starts at 7:15 AM in Delhi may start later in Solapur. Using generic timings can mean performing the ceremony during an inauspicious window in your actual city.
FAQ — Baby Naming Muhurat 2026
Q.When is the best baby naming muhurat in 2026?
The best baby naming muhurat dates in 2026 for Solapur are determined by Panchang analysis — auspicious Tithi, Nakshatra, and absence of Rahu Kalam at your city's exact coordinates (17.66N, 75.91E). Use our muhurat calculator above for precise 2026 dates.
Q.How many auspicious baby naming muhurat dates are there in 2026?
Typically 40–60 auspicious dates per year after filtering inauspicious Tithis, Nakshatras, and planetary conditions. Use the calculator for an exact 2026 list tailored to Solapur.
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.