मुंडन मुहूर्त
Mundan Muhurat 2026
Mundan (Chudakarana) is the first head-shaving ceremony of a child, typically performed in the 1st, 3rd, 5th, or 7th year. It is one of the sixteen samskaras and is believed to purify the child and promote healthy hair growth.
Next Best Mundan Dates in 2026
Quick shortlist for New Delhi. Open a month page for the full Panchang table, then confirm the exact hourly window for your city.
- 1Jan 1 (Thu) — Shukla Trayodashi, Rohini Nakshatra
- 2Jan 20 (Tue) — Shukla Dwitiya, Shravana Nakshatra
- 3Jan 25 (Sun) — Shukla Saptami, Revati Nakshatra
- 4Jan 29 (Thu) — Shukla Ekadashi, Rohini Nakshatra
- 5Feb 1 (Sun) — Shukla Purnima, Pushya Nakshatra
Why City-Specific Mundan Timing Matters
- Default city
- New Delhi, India
- Coordinates
- 28.61 N, 77.21 E
- Method
- Lahiri + SwissEph
Pick the mundan window for the city where the ritual will actually happen — sunrise, sunset and the lagna boundary all shift across India, and a generic nationwide list will not align with the home or temple Panchang at the venue.
Plan Mundan Without Missing a Better Muhurat
Use this page for the shortlist, then cross-check live Panchang, Rahu Kaal and your personal chart before fixing the final time.
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Mundan Checks Before Booking the Ceremony
Match the child's age, Janma Nakshatra, Shukla Paksha and city timing before choosing the final Mundan or Chudakarana muhurat.
Mundan Muhurat — Browse by Month
Shubh Dates 2026 — Month by Month
Calculated for New Delhi based on Nakshatra & Tithi (SwissEph/Lahiri ayanamsa). ★ marks Shukla Paksha dates with fully auspicious Tithi. Use the Muhurat Calculator for exact hourly timings by city.
| Date | Day | Nakshatra | Tithi | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thu | Rohini | Trayodashi(Shukla) | ★ |
| Jan 5 | Mon | Pushya | Dwitiya(Krishna) | |
| Jan 10 | Sat | Hasta | Saptami(Krishna) | |
| Jan 11 | Sun | Chitra | Ashtami(Krishna) | |
| Jan 20 | Tue | Shravana | Dwitiya(Shukla) | ★ |
| Jan 25 | Sun | Revati | Saptami(Shukla) | ★ |
| Jan 26 | Mon | Ashwini | Ashtami(Shukla) | |
| Jan 29 | Thu | Rohini | Ekadashi(Shukla) | ★ |
| Date | Day | Nakshatra | Tithi | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 1 | Sun | Pushya | Purnima(Shukla) | ★ |
| Feb 6 | Fri | Hasta | Panchami(Krishna) | |
| Feb 7 | Sat | Chitra | Shashthi(Krishna) | |
| Feb 16 | Mon | Shravana | Chaturdashi(Krishna) | |
| Feb 21 | Sat | Revati | Chaturthi(Shukla) | |
| Feb 22 | Sun | Ashwini | Panchami(Shukla) | ★ |
| Feb 25 | Wed | Rohini | Navami(Shukla) |
| Date | Day | Nakshatra | Tithi | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 1 | Sun | Pushya | Trayodashi(Shukla) | ★ |
| Mar 6 | Fri | Hasta | Tritiya(Krishna) | |
| Mar 7 | Sat | Chitra | Chaturthi(Krishna) | |
| Mar 15 | Sun | Shravana | Ekadashi(Krishna) | |
| Mar 20 | Fri | Revati | Dwitiya(Shukla) | ★ |
| Mar 21 | Sat | Ashwini | Tritiya(Shukla) | ★ |
| Mar 24 | Tue | Rohini | Shashthi(Shukla) | |
| Mar 28 | Sat | Pushya | Dashami(Shukla) | ★ |
| Date | Day | Nakshatra | Tithi | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2 | Thu | Hasta | Purnima(Shukla) | ★ |
| Apr 3 | Fri | Chitra | Pratipada(Krishna) | |
| Apr 12 | Sun | Shravana | Dashami(Krishna) | |
| Apr 18 | Sat | Ashwini | Pratipada(Shukla) | |
| Apr 20 | Mon | Rohini | Tritiya(Shukla) | ★ |
| Apr 24 | Fri | Pushya | Ashtami(Shukla) | |
| Apr 29 | Wed | Hasta | Trayodashi(Shukla) | ★ |
| Apr 30 | Thu | Chitra | Chaturdashi(Shukla) |
| Date | Day | Nakshatra | Tithi | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 9 | Sat | Shravana | Saptami(Krishna) | |
| May 14 | Thu | Revati | Dwadashi(Krishna) | |
| May 15 | Fri | Ashwini | Trayodashi(Krishna) | |
| May 18 | Mon | Rohini | Dwitiya(Shukla) | ★ |
| May 21 | Thu | Pushya | Panchami(Shukla) | ★ |
| May 26 | Tue | Hasta | Ekadashi(Shukla) | ★ |
| May 27 | Wed | Chitra | Ekadashi(Shukla) | ★ |
| May 28 | Thu | Chitra | Dwadashi(Shukla) | ★ |
| Date | Day | Nakshatra | Tithi | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 5 | Fri | Shravana | Panchami(Krishna) | |
| Jun 6 | Sat | Shravana | Shashthi(Krishna) | |
| Jun 11 | Thu | Revati | Ekadashi(Krishna) | |
| Jun 12 | Fri | Ashwini | Dwadashi(Krishna) | |
| Jun 14 | Sun | Rohini | Chaturdashi(Krishna) | |
| Jun 18 | Thu | Pushya | Chaturthi(Shukla) | |
| Jun 23 | Tue | Hasta | Navami(Shukla) | |
| Jun 24 | Wed | Chitra | Dashami(Shukla) | ★ |
| Date | Day | Nakshatra | Tithi | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 3 | Fri | Shravana | Tritiya(Krishna) | |
| Jul 8 | Wed | Revati | Ashtami(Krishna) | |
| Jul 9 | Thu | Ashwini | Navami(Krishna) | |
| Jul 12 | Sun | Rohini | Trayodashi(Krishna) | |
| Jul 15 | Wed | Pushya | Pratipada(Shukla) | |
| Jul 20 | Mon | Hasta | Saptami(Shukla) | ★ |
| Jul 21 | Tue | Chitra | Ashtami(Shukla) | |
| Jul 30 | Thu | Shravana | Pratipada(Krishna) |
| Date | Day | Nakshatra | Tithi | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 4 | Tue | Revati | Shashthi(Krishna) | |
| Aug 5 | Wed | Ashwini | Saptami(Krishna) | |
| Aug 8 | Sat | Rohini | Dashami(Krishna) | |
| Aug 16 | Sun | Hasta | Chaturthi(Shukla) | |
| Aug 17 | Mon | Chitra | Panchami(Shukla) | ★ |
| Aug 26 | Wed | Shravana | Trayodashi(Shukla) | ★ |
| Aug 31 | Mon | Revati | Tritiya(Krishna) |
| Date | Day | Nakshatra | Tithi | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1 | Tue | Ashwini | Chaturthi(Krishna) | |
| Sep 4 | Fri | Rohini | Ashtami(Krishna) | |
| Sep 8 | Tue | Pushya | Dwadashi(Krishna) | |
| Sep 13 | Sun | Hasta | Dwitiya(Shukla) | ★ |
| Sep 14 | Mon | Chitra | Tritiya(Shukla) | ★ |
| Sep 23 | Wed | Shravana | Dwadashi(Shukla) | ★ |
| Sep 28 | Mon | Revati | Dwitiya(Krishna) | |
| Sep 29 | Tue | Ashwini | Tritiya(Krishna) |
| Date | Day | Nakshatra | Tithi | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5 | Mon | Pushya | Dashami(Krishna) | |
| Oct 11 | Sun | Chitra | Pratipada(Shukla) | |
| Oct 20 | Tue | Shravana | Navami(Shukla) | |
| Oct 25 | Sun | Revati | Chaturdashi(Shukla) | |
| Oct 26 | Mon | Ashwini | Purnima(Shukla) | ★ |
| Oct 29 | Thu | Rohini | Chaturthi(Krishna) |
| Date | Day | Nakshatra | Tithi | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 1 | Sun | Pushya | Saptami(Krishna) | |
| Nov 6 | Fri | Hasta | Dwadashi(Krishna) | |
| Nov 7 | Sat | Chitra | Trayodashi(Krishna) | |
| Nov 16 | Mon | Shravana | Saptami(Shukla) | ★ |
| Nov 22 | Sun | Ashwini | Trayodashi(Shukla) | ★ |
| Nov 25 | Wed | Rohini | Pratipada(Krishna) | |
| Nov 29 | Sun | Pushya | Shashthi(Krishna) |
| Date | Day | Nakshatra | Tithi | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 4 | Fri | Hasta | Ekadashi(Krishna) | |
| Dec 5 | Sat | Chitra | Dwadashi(Krishna) | |
| Dec 14 | Mon | Shravana | Panchami(Shukla) | ★ |
| Dec 19 | Sat | Revati | Dashami(Shukla) | ★ |
| Dec 20 | Sun | Ashwini | Ekadashi(Shukla) | ★ |
| Dec 23 | Wed | Rohini | Chaturdashi(Shukla) | |
| Dec 26 | Sat | Pushya | Tritiya(Krishna) | |
| Dec 31 | Thu | Hasta | Ashtami(Krishna) |
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Auspicious Months in 2026
- January (Magha) — Favorable for Mundan ceremony
- February (Phalguna) — Good period, mild weather
- March (Chaitra) — Hindu New Year month, auspicious for samskaras
- April (Vaishakha) — Akshaya Tritiya is universally favorable
- May (Jyeshtha) — Suitable dates available
- October (Ashwin) — Post-monsoon, favorable period
- November (Kartik) — Auspicious month for rituals
- December (Margashirsha) — Good for religious ceremonies
What Makes a Good Mundan Muhurat?
- Mundan is typically performed in the child's 1st, 3rd, 5th, or 7th year (odd years preferred)
- The child's Janma Nakshatra day is considered ideal if other factors are favorable
- Favorable Nakshatras: Ashwini, Mrigashira, Pushya, Hasta, Chitra, Swati, Jyeshtha, Shravana, Dhanishta, Revati
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday are preferred weekdays
- Avoid Bhadra, Panchak, eclipses, and Sankranti periods
- The Moon should be waxing (Shukla Paksha) and in a favorable position from the child's birth Moon
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Check Today's Muhurat →About Mundan (मुंडन मुहूर्त)
Mundan Sanskar (मुंडन संस्कार), also known as Chudakarana, is the first tonsure ceremony in a Hindu child’s life. It is one of the sixteen samskaras (sacred rites of passage) prescribed in the Dharmashastra texts. During this ceremony, the child’s birth hair is shaved off completely, symbolizing the removal of impurities from past lives and marking a fresh start. The hair is traditionally offered at a sacred river or temple.
The timing of Mundan is determined by both the child’s age and astrological factors. Most traditions prescribe performing Mundan in odd-numbered years — the 1st, 3rd, 5th, or 7th year of the child’s life. Some families perform it as early as the child turns one, while others wait until the third year. The reasoning is rooted in the belief that the birth hair carries energies from the previous birth, and removing it allows the child to begin this life with a clean slate.
The muhurat selection for Mundan follows specific Panchang guidelines. Shukla Paksha (waxing moon phase) is strongly preferred as it represents growth and positivity. Among Tithis, Dwitiya, Tritiya, Panchami, Saptami, Dashami, and Trayodashi are considered auspicious. The Nakshatra at the time of the ceremony plays a crucial role — Ashwini (associated with healing), Pushya (the most nourishing Nakshatra), Hasta (skill and dexterity), and Shravana (listening and learning) are especially favored.
The child’s birth chart also influences muhurat selection. The transiting Moon should be in a favorable position relative to the child’s Janma Rashi (birth Moon sign). Specifically, the Moon should not be in the 4th, 8th, or 12th house from the birth Moon. Jupiter’s aspect on the Lagna or Moon during the ceremony is considered highly beneficial. Some families specifically choose the child’s Janma Nakshatra day for the ceremony, as it is believed to enhance the positive effects.
Regionally, Mundan practices vary. In North India, Mundan is often performed at Haridwar, Varanasi, or other pilgrimage sites. In South India, the equivalent ceremony called Choula or Chaula is performed with similar but distinct rituals. Some communities perform it at specific temples associated with child welfare. Regardless of regional variation, the core principle remains the same — choosing an auspicious time to perform this important samskara that marks a significant milestone in the child’s spiritual and physical development.
Frequently Asked Questions
At what age should Mundan be performed?
Mundan is traditionally performed in odd-numbered years — the 1st, 3rd, 5th, or 7th year of the child's life. The most common ages are 1 and 3 years. Some texts prescribe that it should be done before the child turns 7. The specific age may vary by family tradition and regional customs. Consult your family pandit for guidance based on your tradition.
Can Mundan be done for girls?
Yes, Mundan can be performed for girls, though practices vary by community. In many North Indian traditions, both boys and girls undergo Mundan. Some communities perform only a symbolic cutting of hair for girls rather than a full head shave. The muhurat guidelines remain the same regardless of the child's gender.
Where should the Mundan ceremony be performed?
Mundan can be performed at home, at a temple, or at a pilgrimage site. Popular locations include Haridwar, Varanasi, Tirupati, Ujjain, and other sacred places. Many families choose to perform it at a place associated with their family deity (Kul Devata). If performed at home, a Puja area is set up with the family priest conducting the ceremony.