Mundan Sanskar is one of the important 16 Hindu Sanskars (Shodasha Samskaras) performed for a child. Also known as Chudakarana Sanskar, it involves the first-time shaving of a child’s head, usually during infancy or early childhood. This ritual symbolizes purification of past karma, good health, long life, and spiritual awakening.
Removes negativity and impurities associated with past births
Enhances spiritual and intellectual growth
Promotes healthy hair growth and cooling of the head
Prepares the child for future sanskars and learning
Offers protection from evil eyes and negative influences
For boys: In the 1st, 3rd, 5th or 7th year
For girls: Usually in the 1st or 3rd year
Performed in odd years only, as even years are avoided
Auspicious muhurats: Chaitra, Vaishakh, Magh, Phalguna months
Done on Nakshatras like Ashwini, Rohini, Mrigashira, Pushya, Hasta, Chitra
📌 Muhurat should be confirmed by a qualified astrologer or pandit.
Ganesh Puja & Sankalp
Havan/Yagna for purification
Mundan ceremony (head shaving) with mantras
Offering hair to sacred river, tree, or under Peepal tree
Blessings from elders and Brahmins
Feeding of Brahmins (Brahman Bhojan)
Gifts/Dakshina and celebration with family
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