मुंडन मुहूर्त
Mundan Muhurat 2026–27
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.
A Mundan muhurat is an auspicious window chosen so the activity begins at a supportive time. Jyotish selects it by weighing the 5 Panchang angas — Tithi, Vara, Nakshatra, Yoga and Karana — of the chosen day and place, while keeping the start outside inauspicious periods such as Bhadra (Vishti Karana).
Next Mundan Muhurat Dates From Today
Next listed date: Fri, Jan 15, 2027, 07:16–14:13 IST (in 72 days).
Times are IST for New Delhi (Swiss Ephemeris, Lahiri ayanamsa); every date meets the rules under How These Dates Are Chosen. ★ marks dates in Shukla Paksha.
Fri, Jan 15, 2027In 72 days★ Shukla Paksha
07:16–14:13 IST
Revati · Shukla Saptami
Wed, Jan 20, 2027In 77 days★ Shukla Paksha
07:15–16:17 IST
Mrigashira · Shukla Trayodashi
Thu, Jan 28, 2027In 85 days
15:53–16:58 IST
Chitra · Krishna Saptami
Mon, Feb 1, 2027In 89 days
08:42–16:56 IST
Jyeshtha · Krishna Ekadashi
Thu, Feb 11, 2027In 99 days★ Shukla Paksha
07:04–18:08 IST
Revati · Shukla Panchami
Thu, Feb 18, 2027In 106 days★ Shukla Paksha
14:29–18:13 IST
Punarvasu · Shukla Trayodashi
Nakshatras used for Mundan: Ashwini, Mrigashira, Punarvasu, Pushya, Hasta, Chitra, Swati, Jyeshtha, Shravana, Dhanishta, Shatabhisha, Revati
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Fri, Jan 15, 2027 · 07:16–14:13 IST
Wed, Jan 20, 2027 · 07:15–16:17 IST
Thu, Jan 28, 2027 · 15:53–16:58 IST
Mon, Feb 1, 2027 · 08:42–16:56 IST
Thu, Feb 11, 2027 · 07:04–18:08 IST
Thu, Feb 18, 2027 · 14:29–18:13 IST
Mundan Dates Over the Next 12 Months, at a Glance
From 4 November 2026 to 3 November 2027, the rules below list 22 mundan dates in New Delhi, 13 of them in Shukla Paksha. The longest window falls on 25 February 2027 (11 h 27 min in all). No date qualifies in November 2026, December 2026, August 2027, September 2027, October 2027, November 2027.
Dates by nakshatra
- Revati · 5
- Chitra · 4
- Dhanishta · 3
- Punarvasu · 3
- Pushya · 3
- Ashwini · 2
- Jyeshtha · 2
- Mrigashira · 1
- Shatabhisha · 1
- Swati · 1
Dates by weekday
- Monday · 7
- Wednesday · 4
- Thursday · 7
- Friday · 4
Counted from the same engine-generated list as the dates above (Swiss Ephemeris, Lahiri ayanamsa); a date with windows in two nakshatras counts under both.
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 it will actually take place — sunrise, sunset and the lagna boundary all shift across India, so a nationwide list will not match the local Panchang there.
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.
Mundan Checks Before Booking the Ceremony
Match the child's age, Janma Nakshatra and Chandra Shuddhi with the city timing before choosing the final Mundan or Chudakarana muhurat.
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Shubh Dates 2026–2027 — Month by Month
Muhurat times are IST for New Delhi (Swiss Ephemeris, Lahiri ayanamsa). Every date meets the rules listed under How These Dates Are Chosen. ★ marks dates in Shukla Paksha. For another city, check the time with the Muhurat Calculator.
| Date | Day | Muhurat (IST) | Nakshatra | Tithi | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 18 | Wed | 16:59–18:13 | Shatabhisha | Shukla Dwitiya | ★ |
| Feb 26 | Thu | 06:50–12:11 | Mrigashira | Shukla Dashami | ★ |
| Date | Day | Muhurat (IST) | Nakshatra | Tithi | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 23 | Thu | 05:48–18:51 | Punarvasu | Shukla Saptami | ★ |
| Apr 29 | Wed | 05:43–18:55 | Hasta | Shukla Trayodashi | ★ |
| Date | Day | Muhurat (IST) | Nakshatra | Tithi | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 11 | Mon | 15:26–19:02 | Shatabhisha | Krishna Dashami | |
| May 14 | Thu | 11:22–19:04 | Revati | Krishna Trayodashi |
| Date | Day | Muhurat (IST) | Nakshatra | Tithi | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 17 | Wed | 05:24–19:20 | Punarvasu, Pushya | Shukla Tritiya | ★ |
| Jun 24 | Wed | 10:24–19:22 | Chitra, Swati | Shukla Dashami, Shukla Ekadashi | ★ |
| Jun 25 | Thu | 05:25–07:08 | Swati | Shukla Ekadashi | ★ |
| Date | Day | Muhurat (IST) | Nakshatra | Tithi | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 9 | Thu | 10:39–14:56 | Ashwini | Krishna Dashami |
| Date | Day | Muhurat (IST) | Nakshatra | Tithi | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 15 | Fri | 07:16–14:13 | Revati | Shukla Saptami | ★ |
| Jan 20 | Wed | 07:15–16:17 | Mrigashira | Shukla Trayodashi | ★ |
| Jan 28 | Thu | 15:53–16:58 | Chitra | Krishna Saptami |
| Date | Day | Muhurat (IST) | Nakshatra | Tithi | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 1 | Mon | 08:42–16:56 | Jyeshtha | Krishna Ekadashi | |
| Feb 11 | Thu | 07:04–18:08 | Revati | Shukla Panchami | ★ |
| Feb 18 | Thu | 14:29–18:13 | Punarvasu | Shukla Trayodashi | ★ |
| Feb 19 | Fri | 06:57–11:14 | Pushya | Shukla Trayodashi | ★ |
| Feb 25 | Thu | 06:51–18:18 | Chitra, Swati | Krishna Panchami |
| Date | Day | Muhurat (IST) | Nakshatra | Tithi | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 10 | Wed | 10:53–18:26 | Revati | Shukla Dwitiya, Shukla Tritiya | ★ |
| Mar 11 | Thu | 06:37–15:37 | Revati, Ashwini | Shukla Tritiya | ★ |
| Date | Day | Muhurat (IST) | Nakshatra | Tithi | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 30 | Fri | 17:15–18:55 | Dhanishta | Krishna Dashami |
| Date | Day | Muhurat (IST) | Nakshatra | Tithi | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 10 | Mon | 18:09–19:01 | Punarvasu | Shukla Panchami | ★ |
| May 12 | Wed | 14:05–14:56 | Pushya | Shukla Saptami | ★ |
| May 17 | Mon | 16:29–19:05 | Chitra | Shukla Trayodashi | ★ |
| May 21 | Fri | 17:24–19:08 | Jyeshtha | Krishna Dwitiya | |
| May 27 | Thu | 17:19–19:11 | Dhanishta | Krishna Saptami | |
| May 31 | Mon | 12:36–19:13 | Revati | Krishna Ekadashi |
| Date | Day | Muhurat (IST) | Nakshatra | Tithi | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2 | Wed | 08:30–12:16 | Ashwini | Krishna Trayodashi | |
| Jun 7 | Mon | 05:23–15:26 | Punarvasu | Shukla Tritiya | ★ |
| Jun 14 | Mon | 05:23–07:45 | Chitra | Shukla Ekadashi | ★ |
| Jun 24 | Thu | 11:07–18:10 | Dhanishta, Shatabhisha | Krishna Panchami |
| Date | Day | Muhurat (IST) | Nakshatra | Tithi | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 5 | Mon | 11:17–19:22 | Pushya | Shukla Dwitiya | ★ |
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How These Mundan Dates Are Chosen
A date is listed only when every rule below holds for part of the day in New Delhi; the times shown are the parts where they all hold.
- Nakshatra
- Ashwini, Mrigashira, Punarvasu, Pushya, Hasta, Chitra, Swati, Jyeshtha, Shravana, Dhanishta, Shatabhisha, RevatiSource: Muhurta Chintamani (Rama Daivajna), Samskara Prakarana
- Tithi
- Shukla Paksha: Dwitiya, Tritiya, Panchami, Saptami, Dashami, Ekadashi, Trayodashi. Krishna Paksha: Dwitiya, Tritiya, Panchami, Saptami, Dashami, Ekadashi, Trayodashi.Source: Muhurta Chintamani (Rama Daivajna), Samskara Prakarana
- Weekday
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, FridaySource: Muhurta Chintamani (Rama Daivajna), Samskara Prakarana
- Solar month (Sun's sidereal sign)
- Makara, Kumbha, Mesha, Vrishabha, MithunaSource: Muhurta Chintamani (Rama Daivajna), Samskara Prakarana
- Time of day
- Sunrise to sunset, in windows at least 48 minutes longSource: Muhurta Chintamani (Rama Daivajna), Samskara Prakarana
- Days left out
- Venus combust (within 10 degrees of the Sun), Jupiter combust (within 11 degrees of the Sun)Source: Current Panchang practiceAdhik Maas (a lunar month with no Sankranti), Sankranti days (the Sun changes sign between sunrise and the next sunrise), Eclipse days (a solar, partial or total lunar eclipse visible from New Delhi)Source: Muhurta Chintamani (Rama Daivajna), Shubhashubha Prakarana
- Cut out of each window
- Inauspicious Yogas (Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Vyatipata, Parigha, Vaidhriti), Bhadra (Vishti Karana)Source: Muhurta Chintamani (Rama Daivajna), Shubhashubha Prakarana
Checks to Make Beyond the Mundan Date List
- Mundan is usually performed in an odd year of the child's age (1st, 3rd, 5th or 7th); family custom decides the year
- The child's Janma Nakshatra day is considered good if the listed rules are also met
- Check Chandra Shuddhi for the child: the transiting Moon should not be in the 4th, 8th or 12th house from the 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 the Chudakarana rules of the Samskara Prakarana of Muhurta Chintamani: a favorable Nakshatra, Tithi, weekday and solar month, with Bhadra avoided. The full rule set this page applies is under How These Mundan Dates Are Chosen. Among the Nakshatras it allows are Ashwini (associated with healing), Pushya (the most nourishing Nakshatra), Hasta (skill and dexterity), and Shravana (listening and learning).
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.