💈 Baby Mundan (Chudakarana) — Auspicious Dates
Mundan, or Chudakarana Sanskara, is the baby's first sacred haircut — one of the 16 Hindu samskaras. Enter your child's birth details to see the most auspicious upcoming Mundan dates, chosen for their birth star (nakshatra) using tithi, weekday and Tara Bala.
📌 Mundan is traditionally performed after about 7 months of age, and often in the 1st, 3rd or 5th year.
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🌟 Auspicious 💈 Dates
These dates are an auspicious-timing guide based on your child's birth star; please confirm the final muhurat (and any local customs) with your family priest.
Frequently Asked Questions
At what age should a baby's Mundan be done?
Mundan (Chudakarana) is traditionally performed after about 7 months of age, and most commonly in the 1st, 3rd or 5th year — always in an odd year and an auspicious month.
Which days and nakshatras are auspicious for Mundan?
Mundan is favoured on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday in the Shukla Paksha (waxing moon), when the Moon is in nakshatras such as Ashwini, Mrigashira, Punarvasu, Pushya, Hasta, Chitra, Swati, Jyeshtha, Shravana, Dhanishta, Shatabhisha or Revati.
How does this Mundan date finder work?
It reads your child's Janma Nakshatra (birth star) from their birth details, then lists upcoming dates where the nakshatra, tithi, weekday and the child's Tara Bala are all favourable for the ceremony.
Should I confirm the Mundan date with a priest?
Yes. This is an accurate planning shortlist, but family customs, gotra and exact local sunrise timings can refine the final muhurat, so confirm with your family priest.