Chudakarana Sanskar
Mundan Muhurat 2026
Shubh dates and timings for Mundan (Chudakarana) ceremony in 2026 — the first haircut Samskara for your child. Select a date with auspicious Nakshatra, Tithi, and weekday for lasting health, intellect, and well-being.
2026 Windows
Auspicious Mundan Muhurtas in 2026 are available May – July 5 and October 30 – December 15. Avoid Chaturmas (July 6 – October 29). Best days: Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri in Shukla Paksha with Ashwini, Pushya, Hasta, or Shravana Nakshatra.
✦ Auspicious Windows
Before Chaturmas — good availability
Post Chaturmas — November peak month
✗ Avoid
July 6 – Oct 29, 2026
Dec 16, 2026 – Jan 14, 2027
Avoid these Tithis
Best Nakshatras for Mundan
Ashwini
Swift, healing — Ashwini Kumars bless the child with vitality
Mrigashira
Gentle, curious — excellent for children's rites
Pushya
Most universally auspicious — nourishment and growth
Uttara Phalguni
Patronage, abundance — Aryaman blesses family ceremonies
Hasta
Skilled, graceful — Brahma's Nakshatra for ceremonies
Swati
Independent, prosperous — Vayu-ruled gentle Nakshatra
Shravana
Listening, learning — Vishnu's Nakshatra for child rites
Revati
Nourishing, protected — gentle and auspicious for Mundan
Auspicious Days (Vara)
Monday
Moon — emotional well-being
Wednesday
Mercury — intellect & learning
Thursday
Jupiter — Guru's blessing
Friday
Venus — health & beauty
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mundan Sanskar?
Mundan (also called Chudakarana or Chaulkarma) is one of the sixteen Samskaras (rites of passage) in Hinduism. It involves shaving the child's head for the first time — typically in the first or third year of life. The ceremony is believed to remove impurities from past lives, promote the child's health, longevity, and intellect. An auspicious Muhurat is selected based on Tithi, Nakshatra, Vara, and the child's age.
At what age is Mundan performed?
Mundan is traditionally performed in the 1st year (before the first birthday) or the 3rd year of life. Some communities do it in the 5th or 7th year. The child's birth Nakshatra and Rashi are also consulted to pick a day that does not conflict with the child's horoscope.
Which Nakshatra is best for Mundan?
Ashwini (Ashwini Kumars are divine physicians — blesses health), Pushya (universally auspicious), Hasta (skilled hands, graceful ceremony), Swati (prosperity), and Shravana (Vishnu's blessing) are the top Nakshatras for Mundan. Avoid Ardra (harsh, ruled by Rudra), Ashlesha (serpent energy), Jyeshtha, and Moola for children's ceremonies.
Which day is best for Mundan?
Monday (Moon — emotional well-being), Wednesday (Mercury — intellect and learning), Thursday (Jupiter — Guru's blessing for the child), and Friday (Venus — well-being) are auspicious for Mundan. Tuesday and Saturday are generally avoided. The Shukla Paksha (waxing Moon phase) is preferred.
Can Mundan be done during Chaturmas in 2026?
Mundan is generally avoided during Chaturmas (July 6 – October 29, 2026) across most Hindu traditions, similar to weddings and Griha Pravesh. However, some families perform it if the child's age window is critical. Consult your family Jyotishi if you need to perform Mundan during this period.