What is Mundan Sanskar?
Mundan (also called Chudakarana) is the first head shave ceremony for a child. It's one of the 16 Hindu sanskars (sacraments).
- Ideal Age: 1st year (odd years preferred - 1, 3, 5, 7)
- Purpose: Remove birth hair, promote healthy growth, spiritual purification
- Best Days: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
- Avoid: Tuesday, Saturday for boys; Tuesday for girls
Month-wise Mundan Dates 2026
January 2026
Jan 5 (Mon)
Pushya
Jan 8 (Thu)
Shravana
Jan 12 (Mon)
Dhanishta
Jan 15 (Thu)
Revati
Jan 19 (Mon)
Rohini
Jan 22 (Thu)
Mrigashira
February 2026
Feb 2 (Mon)
Pushya
Feb 5 (Thu)
Uttara Phalguni
Feb 9 (Mon)
Hasta
Feb 12 (Thu)
Anuradha
Feb 16 (Mon)
Shravana
Feb 19 (Thu)
Dhanishta
Feb 23 (Mon)
Revati
March 2026
Mar 2 (Mon)
Pushya
Mar 5 (Thu)
Uttara Phalguni
Mar 9 (Mon)
Hasta
Mar 12 (Thu)
Swati
Mar 16 (Mon)
Shravana
Mar 19 (Thu)
Dhanishta
April 2026
Apr 2 (Thu)
Rohini
Apr 6 (Mon)
Pushya
Apr 9 (Thu)
Uttara Phalguni
Apr 13 (Mon)
Hasta
Apr 16 (Thu)
Anuradha
Apr 20 (Mon)
Shravana
May 2026
May 4 (Mon)
Pushya
May 7 (Thu)
Uttara Phalguni
May 11 (Mon)
Hasta
May 14 (Thu)
Swati
May 18 (Mon)
Shravana
May 21 (Thu)
Dhanishta
June 2026
Jun 1 (Mon)
Pushya
Jun 4 (Thu)
Uttara Phalguni
Jun 8 (Mon)
Hasta
Jun 11 (Thu)
Swati
July - September 2026
Limited dates during Chaturmas period. Shravan, Bhadrapada avoided for major sanskars. Pitru Paksha (Sep 3-17) strictly avoid.
October 2026
Oct 26 (Mon)
Pushya
Oct 29 (Thu)
Uttara Phalguni
November 2026
Nov 2 (Mon)
Hasta
Nov 5 (Thu)
Swati
Nov 9 (Mon)
Shravana
Nov 12 (Thu)
Dhanishta
Nov 16 (Mon)
Revati
Nov 19 (Thu)
Rohini
Nov 23 (Mon)
Pushya
December 2026
Dec 3 (Thu)
Hasta
Dec 7 (Mon)
Anuradha
Dec 10 (Thu)
Shravana
Dec 14 (Mon)
Dhanishta
Dec 17 (Thu)
Revati
Dec 21 (Mon)
Rohini
Dec 24 (Thu)
Pushya
Best Nakshatras for Mundan
| Nakshatra | Quality | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Pushya | Best | Most nourishing, promotes growth |
| Shravana | Best | Auspicious for learning, hearing |
| Dhanishta | Best | Wealth, prosperity for child |
| Revati | Good | Protection, safe journey ahead |
| Hasta | Good | Skill development |
| Mrigashira | Good | Gentle nature development |
| Ashlesha, Moola | Avoid | Inauspicious for child ceremonies |