The namkaran API helps find auspicious dates and timings for a baby's Namkaran or naming ceremony. It uses traditional Panchang calculations to identify suitable Muhurta based on the provided details. The API response includes recommended dates and timings along with the relevant Panchang and astrological information.
https://json.astrologyapi.com/v1/monthly_muhurta/namkaranx-astrologyapi-keystringrequiredAPI access token used to authenticate requests. Send your access token in this custom header.
Accept-LanguagestringPreferred language for the response content. Supported: English - en.
monthintrequiredMonth for which Muhurta timings are requested, eg: 9
yearintrequiredYear for which Muhurta timings are requested, eg: 2026
latfloatrequiredLatitude, eg: 19.132234
lonfloatrequiredLongitude, eg: 72.13245
tzonefloatrequiredTimezone, eg: 5.5
curl --location 'https://json.astrologyapi.com/v1/monthly_muhurta/namkaran' \
--header 'Content-Type: application/json' \
--header 'x-astrologyapi-key: <YOUR_ACCESS_TOKEN>' \
--data '{
"month": 9,
"year": 2026,
"lat": 19.132234,
"lon": 72.13245,
"tzone": 5.5
}'
Runs with sample data ā no API key needed
{
"muhuruta_available": 10,
"muhurtas": [
{
"date": "19-06-2026",
"score": 90,
"start_time": "10:06",
"end_time": "14:53",
"is_ending_next_day": false,
"is_late_night": false
},
{
"date": "22-06-2026",
"score": 90,
"start_time": "10:30",
"end_time": "06:04",
"is_ending_next_day": true,
"is_late_night": false
},
{
"date": "28-06-2026",
"score": 90,
"start_time": "01:08",
"end_time": "03:06",
"is_ending_next_day": false,
"is_late_night": true
}
]
}