Mundan Muhurat 2026 — Head Shaving Ceremony Auspicious Dates
Find the best muhurat for mundan (first head shaving of a child) in 2026. Mundan Sanskar is performed in the 1st or 3rd year — check auspicious tithi, nakshatra, and weekday before fixing the date.
How to choose the right muhurat
Mundan (chudakarana) is the first head-shaving ceremony for a child, performed in the first or third year of life. It symbolizes the removal of negativity from previous births and the beginning of a fresh, pure life.
Auspicious factors for mundan: (1) Tithi — Dwitiya, Tritiya, Panchami, Saptami, Dashami, Ekadashi, Trayodashi of Shukla Paksha; (2) Nakshatra — Ashwini, Pushya, Mrigashira, Rohini, Uttara Phalguni, Hasta, Chitra, Swati, Anuradha, Shravana, Dhanishta, Revati; (3) Vara — Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday; (4) Avoid Tuesday, Saturday, Rahu Kaal, and the child's birth nakshatra day.
The shaving is traditionally done by a barber (nai) while the child sits on the mother's lap. The hair is offered to the holy river or buried, and the head is anointed with turmeric and curd. In many regions, mundan is combined with a visit to a temple.
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Frequently Asked Questions
At what age is mundan done?
Traditionally in the 1st or 3rd year of the child's life. Some families do it in the 5th or 7th year too.
Which day is best for mundan?
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday, on Shukla Paksha tithis like Dwitiya, Tritiya, Panchami, or Dashami.
Which nakshatras are good for mundan?
Ashwini, Pushya, Rohini, Mrigashira, Hasta, Chitra, Swati, Anuradha, Shravana, Dhanishta, and Revati.