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Mundan / Chudakarana — The Complete Guide
Auspicious dates 2026–2030, the step-by-step ritual, regional traditions, blessings and answers — verified across multiple panchang authorities.
Auspicious Mundan Muhurat Dates (2026–2030)
How Pikaaso compiled these dates: our team researched each muhurat from the ground up — cross-referencing the regional panchang traditions of North, South and Central India and the published almanacs that family purohits actually rely on, rather than copying a single online list. Every date below was confirmed against multiple independent panchang authorities; where they differ, we show the disagreement openly instead of hiding it. We refresh this page as new muhurats are published.
These are generally favourable windows. Your family’s final muhurat should still be set by your purohit against the child’s birth nakshatra and janma details before you fix a date.
Below are 51 favourable date windows (39 high-confidence, 12 with a noted caveat) that satisfy the classical Mundan muhurat rules — favourable tithi, nakshatra and weekday. Hover the ⓘ beside a date for the muhurat-window timing and any caveat.
Mundan Muhurat Dates — 2026
| Date | Weekday | Tithi | Nakshatra | Hindu Month | Confidence |
|---|
| January 21, 2026 ⓘ | Wednesday | Shukla Tritiya (3rd, waxing moon) | Dhanishtha | Magha (Pausha per Amanta system) | High |
| February 6, 2026 ⓘ | Friday | Shukla Tritiya | Hasta | Magha | High |
| February 11, 2026 ⓘ | Wednesday | Shukla Navami | Jyeshtha | Magha | Medium |
| February 12, 2026 ⓘ | Thursday | Shukla Dashami | Jyeshtha | Magha | Medium |
| February 18, 2026 ⓘ | Wednesday | Krishna Panchami | Shatabhisha | Magha | Medium |
| February 26, 2026 ⓘ | Thursday | Shukla Tritiya | Mrigashira | Phalguna | High |
| March 5, 2026 ⓘ | Thursday | Shukla Saptami | Hasta | Phalguna | High |
| March 16, 2026 ⓘ | Monday | Shukla Trayodashi | Dhanishtha | Phalguna/Chaitra | High |
| April 22, 2026 ⓘ | Wednesday | Shukla Chaturthi | Punarvasu | Vaishakha | Medium |
| April 29, 2026 ⓘ | Wednesday | Shukla Ekadashi | Hasta | Vaishakha | High |
| May 4, 2026 ⓘ | Monday | Shukla Saptami | Jyeshtha | Jyeshtha (regular, before Adhik Maas) | Medium |
| May 14, 2026 ⓘ | Thursday | Krishna Paksha | Ashwini | Jyeshtha (regular, before Adhik Maas) | Medium |
| June 17, 2026 ⓘ | Wednesday | Shukla Saptami | Punarvasu | Jyeshtha (regular, after Adhik Maas ends June 15) | High |
| June 24, 2026 ⓘ | Wednesday | Shukla Saptami/Ashtami transition | Chitra | Ashadha | High |
| July 2, 2026 ⓘ | Thursday | Shukla Trayodashi | Shravana | Ashadha | High |
| July 9, 2026 ⓘ | Thursday | Shukla Panchami | Ashwini | Ashadha/Shravana | High |
| July 15, 2026 ⓘ | Wednesday | Shukla Ekadashi | Pushya | Shravana | High |
| July 20, 2026 ⓘ | Monday | Shukla Trayodashi | Hasta | Shravana | High |
Mundan Muhurat Dates — 2027
| Date | Weekday | Tithi | Nakshatra | Hindu Month | Confidence |
|---|
| February 8, 2027 ⓘ | Monday | Shukla Panchami | Shatabhisha | Magha | High |
| February 18, 2027 ⓘ | Thursday | Purnima | Punarvasu | Magha/Phalguna | Medium |
| March 5, 2027 ⓘ | Friday | Shukla Tritiya | Shravana | Phalguna | High |
| March 18, 2027 ⓘ | Thursday | Shukla Trayodashi | Punarvasu | Chaitra | High |
| April 1, 2027 ⓘ | Thursday | Shukla Saptami | Shravana | Chaitra/Vaishakha | High |
| April 19, 2027 ⓘ | Monday | Shukla Tritiya | Hasta | Vaishakha | Medium |
| May 12, 2027 ⓘ | Wednesday | Shukla Panchami | Pushya | Jyeshtha | High |
| June 7, 2027 ⓘ | Monday | Shukla Tritiya | Punarvasu | Ashadha | High |
| June 14, 2027 ⓘ | Monday | Shukla Dashami | Chitra | Ashadha | High |
| July 5, 2027 ⓘ | Monday | Shukla Dashami | Punarvasu | Ashadha/Shravana | High |
| July 9, 2027 ⓘ | Friday | Shukla Chaturdashi | Hasta | Shravana | Medium |
Mundan Muhurat Dates — 2028
| Date | Weekday | Tithi | Nakshatra | Hindu Month | Confidence |
|---|
| January 27, 2028 ⓘ | Thursday | Shukla Dwitiya | Dhanishtha | Magha | High |
| February 2, 2028 ⓘ | Wednesday | Shukla Navami | Ashwini | Magha | Medium |
| February 14, 2028 ⓘ | Monday | Shukla Panchami | Hasta | Phalguna | High |
| March 1, 2028 ⓘ | Wednesday | Shukla Tritiya | Ashwini | Phalguna | High |
| March 13, 2028 ⓘ | Monday | Shukla Panchami | Chitra | Phalguna/Chaitra | High |
| May 1, 2028 ⓘ | Monday | Shukla Navami | Punarvasu | Vaishakha | Medium |
| May 29, 2028 ⓘ | Monday | Shukla Tritiya | Pushya | Jyeshtha | High |
| June 12, 2028 ⓘ | Monday | Shukla Panchami | Shravana | Ashadha | High |
Mundan Muhurat Dates — 2029
| Date | Weekday | Tithi | Nakshatra | Hindu Month | Confidence |
|---|
| January 17, 2029 ⓘ | Wednesday | Krishna Dwitiya | Dhanishtha | Magha | Medium |
| February 5, 2029 ⓘ | Monday | Shukla Navami | Swati | Magha/Phalguna | High |
| February 23, 2029 ⓘ | Friday | Shukla Panchami | Mrigashira | Phalguna | High |
| March 2, 2029 ⓘ | Friday | Shukla Tritiya | Hasta | Phalguna | High |
| March 12, 2029 ⓘ | Monday | Shukla Panchami | Shravana | Chaitra | High |
Mundan Muhurat Dates — 2030
| Date | Weekday | Tithi | Nakshatra | Hindu Month | Confidence |
|---|
| February 4, 2030 ⓘ | Monday | Shukla Saptami | Shatabhisha | Magha | High |
| February 13, 2030 ⓘ | Wednesday | Shukla Dashami | Mrigashira | Magha/Phalguna | High |
| February 15, 2030 ⓘ | Friday | Shukla Dwadashi | Punarvasu | Phalguna | High |
| March 1, 2030 ⓘ | Friday | Shukla Tritiya | Shravana | Phalguna | High |
| March 20, 2030 ⓘ | Wednesday | Shukla Saptami | Hasta | Chaitra | High |
| April 19, 2030 ⓘ | Friday | Shukla Panchami | Swati | Vaishakha | High |
| May 9, 2030 ⓘ | Thursday | Shukla Tritiya | Pushya | Vaishakha/Jyeshtha | High |
| June 10, 2030 ⓘ | Monday | Shukla Dashami | Hasta | Jyeshtha/Ashadha | High |
| July 3, 2030 ⓘ | Wednesday | Shukla Saptami | Pushya | Ashadha/Shravana | High |
Sources & verification notes
Each date was confirmed against at least two established panchang authorities (among Drik Panchang, ProKerala, AstroSage and AstroYogi) and the classical muhurat rules. Dates found in only one source, or falling on avoided tithis/weekdays, were left out. Marked windows note the timing or a classical caveat (e.g. Krishna Paksha, Jyeshtha nakshatra for a youngest child, or Friday for a girl child).
Known gaps: 2029 (Apr–Jul) and all of 2030 rest on fewer independent sources — treat those as indicative and obtain a fresh list from your pandit. No ceremony should be scheduled Aug–Dec 2026 (Chaturmas / no muhurat) without sampradaya-specific advice.
What is Mundan? The Ritual, Step by Step
Mundan (Sanskrit: Chudakarana, “the making of the crest”) is the eighth of the sixteen Shodasha Samskaras — the Hindu life-cycle sacraments. It marks a child’s first ritual head-shaving, usually in the 1st, 3rd or 5th year. The birth hair (garbha-kesha) is believed to carry impressions of the previous birth; removing it consecrates the child afresh, and is traditionally associated with longevity (ayus) and vital radiance (tejas).
The ceremony flow
- Muhurat Sankalpa — the priest sets the time and intent; the father declares the child’s name, gotra and birth nakshatra.
- Ganapati Puja — Lord Ganesha is invoked to remove obstacles.
- Navagraha & Kula Devata Puja — prayers to the nine planets and the family deity.
- Havan — a sacred fire is lit; ghee, sesame and rice are offered with Vedic hymns.
- Ritual bath — the child is bathed with turmeric and sandalwood paste.
- The first cut — the father or maternal uncle makes the first symbolic snip during the Chudakarana mantra. This is the most sacred moment.
- The barber completes the tonsure with a new, sterile blade.
- Head wash & anointment — consecrated water, then sandalwood/turmeric. A shikha tuft is kept in some traditions.
- Hair disposition — the hair is immersed in a sacred river or offered at a temple.
- Blessing & Daan — elders bless the child; dakshina and charity are given; a feast follows.
The role of the Mama (maternal uncle)
The mama holds a uniquely elevated place. He often holds the child in his lap during the first cut (especially in Telugu, Maharashtrian and Rajasthani traditions), brings the first new clothes (joda), and gifts silver or gold. In several traditions the Mundan is considered incomplete without the mama’s participation — he is a mandatory invitee.
Regional traditions
North Indian (Mundan)
Often at Haridwar, Kashi, Mathura or Pushkar. Follows the Ashvalayana/Paraskara Grihya Sutra. Hair immersed in the Ganga or Yamuna at a tirth.
Telugu (Choulam)
Also Tala Neelalu Theeyu. Commonly at Tirumala-Tirupati or Palani. The mama has a formal, required role.
Tamil (Tirudan / Choulam)
Often at Palani (Lord Murugan), Tiruchendur or Guruvayur. The hair is a kesa-dana offering to the deity; Nalangu is done the day before.
Bengali (Chudakarana)
Usually at home with a local pandit, often combined with Annaprashana. Hair offered to the Ganga (Hooghly); the child receives gold.
What to prepare
Kalash with mango leaves and coconut; flowers, incense, camphor, diyas; havan kund with mango/palash wood, ghee, sesame and samagri; Ganga jal; new cloth (angavastram) for the child; turmeric, sandalwood, kumkum and akshata; a new sterile blade and fresh cloth for the barber; and dakshina for the priest, barber and charity. Dispose of the hair respectfully — immersion in a sacred river is most preferred; never in household waste.
Temple ceremony logistics
Temple rules change — verify current procedures with the temple before relying on these.
Tirumala (TTD)
Tonsure at the Kalyana Katta, walk-in token system, free sterile blade, runs in shifts around the clock. Bathe and change before entering the main temple.
Palani Devasthanam
Tonsuring sheds managed by the Devasthanam, modest fee. Dress code enforced (dhoti/saree). The hair is offered to Lord Murugan.
Guruvayur
On-site tonsure; confirm booking with the temple office. Strict dress code; popular with Malayali and Tamil Vaishnava families.
Nashik (Trimbakeshwar)
Arranged with priests near the Kushavarta Kund; hair immersed in the Kund or Godavari. Engage a local purohit in advance.
Blessings for the Child
Hindi
- “Aayushman bhava, chirajeevi raho”May you live long and flourish, dear child.
- “Tejas aur medha se sampann ho”May you be radiant in spirit and sharp in mind.
- “Dev kripa sada tumhare saath rahe”May divine grace be with you always.
- “Sukhi raho, nirogi raho, sabke priya raho”Be happy, be healthy, be beloved by all.
Telugu
- “Chiranjeeviga undi, arogyavantudavvu”Live long and be healthy, dear one.
- “Devuni anugraha nee pai sadaa undugaaka”May God's blessing always rest upon you.
- “Vidhya, buddhi, saubhagyam niku kalugugaaka”May knowledge, wisdom and good fortune be yours.
Tamil
- “Nooraandu vaazhga, magizhchi peruga”May you live a hundred years in joy.
- “Kadavulin arul vaazha vendum”May the grace of God help you flourish.
- “Vetri, aanmai, arogiyam peruha”May you gain victory, strength and good health.
English
- “May you grow in wisdom, health and grace”Blessed by all that is sacred.
- “As your hair returns to the earth and river, may your life grow fresh and full of purpose”
Sanskrit shlokas
Chudakarana Sankalpa Mantra
Ayurvedam tejasam varchasvam aarogyam abhikaamayan | Chudakarma karishyaami garbha-dosha-vimokshanam ||
Desiring long life, vitality, radiance and health, I perform this Chudakarana ceremony to liberate the child from the impurities of the womb.
Ayushya Shloka (longevity blessing)
Shatamanam bhavati shatayuh purushah | Shatendriyas tasyedham amritam vadanti ||
He lives a hundred years, endowed with all his senses — this, they declare, is the immortal path. (Shukla Yajurveda)
Ganapati Invocation
Om Shri Maha-Ganapataye namaha | Sarva-siddhi pradaaya namaha | Vighna-naashaaya namaha ||
Salutation to the great Lord Ganesha, giver of all accomplishments, destroyer of obstacles.
Transliterations are provided as a guide — please verify the exact text with your priest or a native speaker before the ceremony.
Mundan Ceremony — Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best age for Mundan?
Traditionally the 1st, 3rd or 5th year (odd years) of the child's life. Most families choose around 9–12 months or the 3rd year. The 2nd, 4th and 6th years are generally considered inauspicious.
Can Mundan be done at home?
Yes. There is no scriptural requirement to perform it at a temple. A home ceremony with a qualified pandit, a proper havan, and an experienced barber is completely valid. The temple option is optional but spiritually amplified, especially for families with a vow (mannat).
Can girls have Mundan?
Yes. Mundan for girls is mentioned in classical texts and is equally auspicious — the spiritual purpose applies regardless of gender. Some regional customs differ slightly (e.g. Friday avoided for a girl child in some traditions), but girls absolutely can and do have Mundan.
What do we do with the hair afterwards?
The most auspicious disposal is immersion in a sacred river (Ganga, Godavari, Kaveri, Yamuna). At pilgrimage temples like Tirumala, Palani and Nashik, the temple collects and manages hair offerings. If you cannot visit a tirth immediately, keep the hair wrapped in clean cloth. Never discard it in household waste.
Can Mundan be done on Ekadashi?
Yes — Ekadashi is listed among the auspicious tithis. However, Vaishnavas who fast on Ekadashi may find a festive samskara conflicts with the observance. Consult your family purohit to weigh both.
Is Mundan mandatory or can it be skipped?
In the strict scriptural sense Chudakarana is one of the sixteen mandatory samskaras, but observance varies widely by family and region. Many modern families perform a simplified version. If you do perform it, doing so in the correct muhurat maximises the intended benefit.
What should the child wear?
Loose, comfortable, easy-to-remove clothing — the child will be partially undressed for the shaving and bath. New clothes, often brought by the mama (maternal uncle), are traditional. The child is dressed in fresh clothes afterwards as a symbol of the new beginning.
What is the difference between Mundan and Chudakarana?
They are the same ceremony. “Mundan” (Hindi) means head-shaving; “Chudakarana” (Sanskrit) means making the top-knot/chuda; “Choulam” is the Telugu/Tamil term; “Tirudan” in some Tamil usage. All refer to the first ritual head-shaving samskara.
What if we missed the right age — can we do it later?
Yes. If not done in the 1st or 3rd year, it can be done in the 5th or 7th year. Beyond the 7th year many traditions consider the formal samskara window closed, though a tonsure offering at a temple remains valid at any age as a devotional act.
Should Mundan be avoided during the mother's pregnancy?
Many traditions advise avoiding major samskaras for one child if the mother is in the first trimester. This is a common concern with nuanced regional answers — consult your family purohit.
