Annaprashan is the day a baby tastes rice — usually kheer — for the first time, around six to eight months old. It's a small, happy family function with a puja and a meal, and in many homes a fun game where the baby picks an object that "predicts" their future.
Names across India
- Annaprashan — most of North India
- Mukhe Bhaat — Bengal
- Choroonu — Kerala
- Bojanam / Annaprasana — parts of South India
Use the name your family uses on the card — relatives recognise it instantly.
What to include
- The baby's name and age ("our 6-month-old Myra").
- Date and time — puja first, then lunch.
- Venue — home, a temple or a small hall.
- Hosts — the parents.
English wording
Our little Myra is ready for her first bite of rice! 🍚 Please join us for her Annaprashan on 13 December at 11 am, followed by lunch at our home.
Short WhatsApp line:
First rice, first feast! 😋 Myra's Annaprashan is on 13 December, 11 am — do come and bless her.
Hindi में
॥ श्री गणेशाय नमः ॥ अन्नप्राशन संस्कार हमारी लाडली मायरा के अन्नप्राशन संस्कार के शुभ अवसर पर आप सपरिवार सादर आमंत्रित हैं। दिनांक: 13 दिसंबर 2026, सुबह 11 बजे पूजा के पश्चात भोजन स्थान: हमारा निवास, शांति नगर, जयपुर स्वागतोत्सुक: रोहन एवं नेहा शर्मा
Tips
- Keep it short — babies get tired; a late-morning puja and lunch works best.
- The object game (book, pen, money, clay) is a nice line to add: "Come see what Myra picks!"
- Grandparents often feed the first bite — you can mention them on the card as a sweet touch.
Make the card
The Annaprashan Invitation Maker has pastel moon, elephant, balloon and lotus designs, in English or Hindi. Add the baby's name and age, and download for WhatsApp.