Book a Pandit for Mundan Sanskar
Mundan, also called Chudakarma sanskar, is one of the sixteen Hindu sanskaras, in which a child's birth hair is ceremonially removed for the first time. Families perform it as a prayer for the child's good health, long life and a bright future.
What the Mundan Sanskar includes
- Sankalp and Ganesh puja
- Kalash sthapana and remembrance of the kuldevta
- Cutting the first lock of hair with mantras
- Head shave by the barber (nai)
- Applying haldi or chandan paste after the shave
- A small havan (in many families)
- Offering the hair in a river or at a temple
- Blessings and prasad
When to do it — the muhurat
Mundan is usually done in the child's first, third or fifth year, and many families follow their own kul tradition for the age. The muhurat looks at an auspicious tithi, weekday and nakshatra, and Kharmas and rikta tithis are avoided. Some families hold the mundan at their kuldevta's temple or a tirtha, while many do it at home.
Samagri usually needed
- Kalash, Gangajal, a coconut and mango leaves
- Roli, haldi, chandan, akshat and mauli
- Supari, paan leaves, cloves and cardamom
- Dhoop, diya, ghee and camphor
- Flowers, garlands and durva grass
- New clothes for the child
- A clean cloth or a ball of dough to collect the hair
- Haldi or chandan paste for the head
- Havan kund, wood and havan samagri (if a havan is planned)
- Fruit and sweets
- A chowki and asans (seats)
The pandit shares the exact list in the app at booking — it can differ a little by family and regional tradition.
How to book on Achman
- Download the app and pick the pooja
- See the pandit's profile, experience and languages
- Fix the date and time, and get the samagri list
- Pay securely in the app — the receipt stays there
Book a verified panditSee the profile, experience and languages, then book and pay in the app.Open in app →Frequently asked questions
At what age should mundan be done?
In North India, mundan is usually done in the first, third or fifth year, that is, an odd year of age. Many families have their own kul tradition, so decide the age with the elders and your pandit.
Can mundan be done at home?
Yes, many families hold the mundan at home, while some have a tradition of doing it at the kuldevta's temple or a tirtha. At home, a small child stays more comfortable in familiar surroundings.
What is done with the hair after mundan?
Traditionally the hair is collected in a ball of dough or a clean cloth and then offered into a holy river or at a temple. The exact custom varies from family to family.
Is a shikha (choti) left during mundan?
In many families a small tuft of hair is left at the back of the head as a shikha, while others shave the head completely. It depends on the kul tradition, so decide it beforehand.
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