Telugu Muhurtham · 2026
Aksharabhyasam Muhurtham 2026
Auspicious Dates for Starting Education
Auspicious Dates 2026
January(9 dates)
1
Thursday
Rohini
Shukla Paksha Trayodashi · Margashira
2
Friday
Mrigashira
Shukla Paksha Chaturdashi · Margashira
19
Monday
Shravana
Shukla Paksha Pratipada · Pushya
20
Tuesday
Shravana
Shukla Paksha Dwitiya · Pushya
21
Wednesday
Dhanishtha
Shukla Paksha Tritiya · Pushya
25
Sunday
Revati
Shukla Paksha Saptami · Pushya
26
Monday
Ashwini
Shukla Paksha Ashtami · Pushya
28
Wednesday
Rohini
Shukla Paksha Dashami · Pushya
29
Thursday
Mrigashira
Shukla Paksha Ekadashi · Pushya
February(5 dates)
22
Sunday
Ashwini
Shukla Paksha Shashthi · Magha
25
Wednesday
Rohini
Shukla Paksha Navami · Magha
26
Thursday
Mrigashira
Shukla Paksha Dashami · Magha
27
Friday
Punarvasu
Shukla Paksha Ekadashi · Magha
28
Saturday
Pushya
Shukla Paksha Dwadashi · Magha
March(6 dates)
20
Friday
Revati
Shukla Paksha Dwitiya · Phalguna
21
Saturday
Ashwini
Shukla Paksha Tritiya · Phalguna
24
Tuesday
Rohini
Shukla Paksha Shashthi · Phalguna
25
Wednesday
Mrigashira
Shukla Paksha Saptami · Phalguna
27
Friday
Punarvasu
Shukla Paksha Dashami · Phalguna
28
Saturday
Pushya
Shukla Paksha Ekadashi · Phalguna
April(6 dates)
20
Monday
Rohini
Shukla Paksha Chaturthi · Chaitra
21
Tuesday
Mrigashira
Shukla Paksha Panchami · Chaitra
23
Thursday
Punarvasu
Shukla Paksha Saptami · Chaitra
24
Friday
Pushya
Shukla Paksha Ashtami · Chaitra
29
Wednesday
Hasta
Shukla Paksha Trayodashi · Chaitra
30
Thursday
Chitra
Shukla Paksha Chaturdashi · Chaitra
May(7 dates)
1
Friday
Swati
Shukla Paksha Pournami / Amavasya · Chaitra
18
Monday
Mrigashira
Shukla Paksha Dwitiya · Vaisakha
20
Wednesday
Punarvasu
Shukla Paksha Panchami · Vaisakha
21
Thursday
Pushya
Shukla Paksha Shashthi · Vaisakha
26
Tuesday
Hasta
Shukla Paksha Ekadashi · Vaisakha
27
Wednesday
Chitra
Shukla Paksha Dwadashi · Vaisakha
28
Thursday
Swati
Shukla Paksha Trayodashi · Vaisakha
June(6 dates)
15
Monday
Mrigashira
Shukla Paksha Pratipada · Vaisakha
17
Wednesday
Punarvasu
Shukla Paksha Tritiya · Jyeshtha
22
Monday
Hasta
Shukla Paksha Ashtami · Jyeshtha
24
Wednesday
Chitra
Shukla Paksha Dashami · Jyeshtha
25
Thursday
Swati
Shukla Paksha Ekadashi · Jyeshtha
27
Saturday
Anuradha
Shukla Paksha Trayodashi · Jyeshtha
July(1 date)
15
Wednesday
Pushya
Shukla Paksha Dwitiya · Jyeshtha
August(5 dates)
17
Monday
Chitra
Shukla Paksha Panchami · Shravana
18
Tuesday
Swati
Shukla Paksha Shashthi · Shravana
20
Thursday
Anuradha
Shukla Paksha Ashtami · Shravana
26
Wednesday
Shravana
Shukla Paksha Chaturdashi · Shravana
27
Thursday
Dhanishtha
Shukla Paksha Pournami / Amavasya · Shravana
September(2 dates)
22
Tuesday
Shravana
Shukla Paksha Ekadashi · Bhadrapada
23
Wednesday
Dhanishtha
Shukla Paksha Dwadashi · Bhadrapada
October(3 dates)
12
Monday
Swati
Shukla Paksha Dwitiya · Bhadrapada
14
Wednesday
Anuradha
Shukla Paksha Chaturthi · Bhadrapada
21
Wednesday
Dhanishtha
Shukla Paksha Dashami · Ashwina
November(3 dates)
16
Monday
Shravana
Shukla Paksha Saptami · Ashwina
21
Saturday
Revati
Shukla Paksha Dwadashi · Kartika
22
Sunday
Ashwini
Shukla Paksha Trayodashi · Kartika
December(5 dates)
14
Monday
Dhanishtha
Shukla Paksha Panchami · Kartika
19
Saturday
Revati
Shukla Paksha Dashami · Margashira
20
Sunday
Ashwini
Shukla Paksha Ekadashi · Margashira
22
Tuesday
Rohini
Shukla Paksha Trayodashi · Margashira
23
Wednesday
Mrigashira
Shukla Paksha Pournami / Amavasya · Margashira
Dates to Avoid
Avoid Adhika Maas, eclipses. Uttarayana preferred. Vijaya Dashami (Dasara) is traditionally ideal.
What is Aksharabhyasam?
Aksharabhyasam (అక్షరాభ్యాసం), also known as Vidyarambham, is the ceremony of initiating a child's formal education. The child is made to write the first letter — typically "Om" or "Sri" — in a plate of rice grains, guided by the father or a guru. In Telugu tradition, this is ideally performed on Vijaya Dashami (Dasara), but any auspicious day in Shukla Paksha works. Children between ages 3-5 undergo this ceremony.
How to Prepare
- Spread rice grains on a clean plate or tray
- Have the child sit on the father's or guru's lap
- Guide the child to write "Om" (ॐ) or "Sri" in the rice
- Offer prayers to Saraswati Devi and Ganapathi
- Give the child a new slate and chalk as symbolic gifts
- Distribute prasadam to all present
Do's ✓
- ✓Perform on Vijaya Dashami if possible
- ✓Pray to Saraswati and Ganapathi
- ✓Write "Om" as the first letter
- ✓Dress the child in new clothes
Don'ts ✗
- ✗Don't perform during Adhika Maas or eclipse
- ✗Avoid Tuesday and Saturday
- ✗Don't delay beyond age 5
- ✗Avoid performing during Rahu Kalam
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best day for Aksharabhyasam?
Vijaya Dashami (Dasara) is traditionally the most auspicious day. Otherwise, any Shukla Paksha day with a good nakshatra, avoiding Rahu Kalam and Adhika Maas, works well.
అక్షరాభ్యాసం ఏ వయసులో చేయాలి?
3 నుండి 5 సంవత్సరాల వయస్సులో చేయాలి. బేసి సంవత్సరం (3వ లేదా 5వ) శ్రేష్ఠంగా భావిస్తారు.