Mundan Sanskar is one of the sixteen Sacred Sanskars (Shodasha Samskaras) that are mandatory in the Hindu religion. It is the eighth and significant purification ritual that is said to be performed in Shubh muhurat for Mundan to bestow good luck and prosperity in the life of a child. Mundan Sanskar is also called Chaul Mundan, Jadula or Chura Karam or Chaul Karma Sanskar in some Hindu communities.

Meaning of Mundan

Mundan Sanskar is a Hindu tradition to tonsure the hair of a child for the first time after birth. A Mundan Ceremony is always performed in the most auspicious Mundan Muhurat at the age of 7, 9 or 11 months. Some people prefer to do it at a later age between 1-3 years. The Mundan Sanskar of a girl is called Chaula Karma and is performed in the even years.

Significance of Mundan Ceremony and Mundan Muhurat

As per Hindu traditions, the tonsure or Mundan Sanskar on Shubh Mundan muhurat purifies a child from its past birth sins and negativities. A soul attains a human form after passing through 84 lakh Yonis with each having a certain impact on human birth. Shaving of a baby's head purges the past sins and liberates him/her from all the obstructive influences. According to Yajurveda, Mundan ceremony or Sanskar is a very significant Karma in enhancing the wisdom, health, age, strength, and agility of the child. 

Benefits of Mundan Ceremony

1. Scientifically, in the womb of the mother, there are various harmful bacterias that get stuck on an infant's hair. These bacterias cannot be removed even after several washes. The shaving of the baby's head allows the removal of this hair and boosts healthy and good hair growth. 
2. After Mundan Sanskar, the body temperature of the baby becomes normal and thus they experience good mental and physical growth.
3. The tonsure of the head allows proper absorption of Sunlight which is a source of Vitamin- D. It offers uniform blood circulation in the scalp of the child resulting in good hair growth. 
4. Mundan reduces the toothache that occurs when the first teeth of a child emerge.
5. As per scriptures, Mundan brings auspiciousness in a child's life and endows eternal abundance and wisdom.

Best Nakshatra for Mundan ceremony

• Mrigashira
• Ashwini
• Pushya
• Hasta
• Punarvasu
• Chitra
• Swati
• Shravana
• Dhanishta
• Shatabhisha
• Jyeshta

Most Auspicious Days for Mundan Sanskar

Friday is considered the most auspicious day of the week to perform Chudakarana or Mundan Sanskar. The other auspicious days are Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday.

Shubh Tithis or Auspicious Dates For Performing Mundan Ceremony

As per Hindu Panchang, Dwitiya (2), Tritiya (3), Panchami (5), Saptami (7), Dashmi (10), Ekadashi (11) and Tyayodashi (13) are the auspicious Tithis for Mundan Samskar. 

Also See: Baby Naming Ceremony Dates - Namkaran Sanskar Muhurat

Shubh Muhurat For Mundan Ceremony 2023

Looking for the Mundan muhurat in 2023? We have listed all the Shubh muhurat for Mundan in 2023 from January to December. Check out the Mundan ceremony dates 2023 and select the best day to perform the Mundan Ceremony of your child.

Auspicious Mundan Date in January 2023

Mundan Sanskar Shubh Muhurat in February 2023

Mundan Muhurat Dates in March 2023

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Best Mundan Ceremony Date and Time in April 2023

Mundan Shubh Muhurat in May 2023

Auspicious Mundan Muhurat in June 2023

Mundan Muhurat in July 2023

There is no auspicious Muhurat in July 2023 for the Mundan ceremony. However, you can perform the Mundan of your child on the Sarvasiddhi Muhurat of this month after the astrology consultation.

Best Days for Mundan Ceremony in August 2023

There is no auspicious Muhurat in August 2023 for the Mundan ceremony. However, you can perform the Mundan of your child on the Sarvasiddhi Muhurat of this month after the astrology consultation.

Best Mundan Muhurat Days in September 2023

As per Hindu Panchang, apart from Sarvasiddha Muhurats, there are no auspicious dates for the Mundan ceremony in September 2023. Consulting an astrologer on chat or call is advisable. 

Auspicious Dates for Mundan Samskar in October 2023

Besides Sarvartha Siddhi Muhurat such as Dussehra and Diwali, there are no auspicious dates in October 2023. You may do Mundan on Abhuj Muhurat dates or get an astrology consultation for the same.

Shubh Mundan Muhurat in November 2023

Although there is no Shubh Muhurat for Mundan ceremony in November, you may choose to perform this function on Devuthani Ekadashi, one of the Sarvasiddha or Abhuj Muhurat. For more information, you may consult an expert astrologer on our site. 

Shubh Muhurat Date and Time for Mundan in December 2023

December 2023 has no good dates for the Mundan ceremony. However, you may ask an astrologer about the best date for Mundan even in this month. 

Note

• Apart from these, you can perform Mundan ceremony on Sarvartha Siddhi or Abhuj Muhurat 2023. As per Hindu tradition, there is no need to view any Muhurat on performing Mundan ceremony in a temple or sacred place. 
• All the aforementioned Mundan Muhurat or Mundan ceremony dates 2023 are according to a specific Hindu Panchang or Hindu Calendar. 
• Mundan Sanskar is highly beneficial for the child and his growth throughout life. Thus, always Ask an Expert Astrologer to find an auspicious /Shubh muhurat for Mundan Muhurat based on the birth details and horoscope of your child.