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Purpose

Mundan is the ceremony of shaving the child's head for the first time. It symbolizes removing the past life's karma and blessing the child with a fresh start.

അവലോകനം

Mundan (Chudakarana) is believed to cleanse the child of past life karma present in birth hair and promote healthy hair growth. It's often performed at temples or pilgrimage sites.

**Popular Locations:**
- Tirupati (South India)
- Ujjain, Varanasi (North India)
- Any holy river/temple

**Ceremony Elements:**
1. Puja before shaving
2. Hair cut by barber with prayers
3. Hair offered to deity or river
4. Sandalwood paste applied to head
5. Blessings from elders

Step-by-Step Procedure

1
Preparation

Gather all required items and prepare the space.

2
Invocation

Begin with prayers and invocation.

3
Main Ritual

Perform the main ritual as prescribed.

4
Conclusion

Complete with final prayers and distribution.

Do's and Don'ts

Do's
  • • Choose auspicious muhurta
  • • Go to temple if possible
  • • Apply sandalwood after shaving
  • • Offer hair to holy river or deity
  • • Give daan (charity) to barber
Don'ts
  • • Don't do during Rahu Kaal or inauspicious times
  • • Avoid if child is unwell
  • • Don't keep the hair at home
  • • Avoid doing on child's birthday (some traditions)

Frequently Asked Questions

Children between 1-3 years of age, depending on family tradition.

Odd years (1st or 3rd year). During auspicious muhurta, often at a temple or holy river.

Practices may vary by region, family tradition, and individual circumstances. Consult qualified elders or priests for guidance specific to your situation.
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