What is Mundan Ceremony?
The birth hair is believed to carry the impurities of birth; offering it is a samskara of purification. Many families offer the hair at their family deity’s temple — Tirumala, Palani or a kuladevata — and do the pooja at home.
The story of Mundan Ceremony
What is Mundan (Chudakarana)?
Mundan (Chudakarana) is the first haircut of a child — usually in the first or third year — in which the birth hair is removed with mantras, for the child’s health, growth and long life.
The birth hair is believed to carry the impurities of birth; offering it is a samskara of purification. Many families offer the hair at their family deity’s temple — Tirumala, Palani or a kuladevata — and do the pooja at home.
Benefits
- Health and growth of the child
- Purification and protection
- Fulfils the traditional samskara
When to perform
- First, third or fifth year, on a muhurtham
- Avoiding the child’s birth month in many traditions
How Mundan (Chudakarana) is performed
- Ganapati pooja and sankalpam
- Punyahavachanam
- Mantras before the first cut
- Haircut by the barber
- Bath, new clothes and blessings
Benefits and best time for Mundan Ceremony
Benefits
- Health and growth of the child
- Purification and protection
- Fulfils the traditional samskara
When to perform
- First, third or fifth year, on a muhurtham
- Avoiding the child’s birth month in many traditions
Mundan Ceremony vidhi (step by step)
- 1Ganapati pooja and sankalpam
- 2Punyahavachanam
- 3Mantras before the first cut
- 4Haircut by the barber
- 5Bath, new clothes and blessings
Mundan Ceremony samagri list
- Turmeric, kumkum and akshinthalu
- Dough or a new cloth to collect the hair
- Sandal paste (to apply after)
- New clothes for the child
- Fruits, flowers and sweets
Your pandit confirms the exact list after booking; you can add a Stuti Mandir samagri kit to your order.
Mundan Ceremony across India’s traditions
Telugu tradition
Telugu families offer the first hair (puttu ventrukalu) at Tirumala or the family deity’s temple, with a pooja at home.
Tamil tradition
Tamil families offer the first hair (mudi kanikkai) at Palani, Tiruttani or the kuladeivam temple.
Hindi tradition
North Indian families do Mundan Sanskar with havan at home or at a tirtha, often on the banks of the Ganga.
Marathi tradition
Maharashtrian families call it Javal and often do it at the family deity’s temple.
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Why book Mundan Ceremony with Stuti Mandir
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Choose a pandit who speaks your language and follows your family’s customs.
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Get the full samagri list after booking, or add a samagri kit to your order.
How to book Mundan Ceremony
- 1
Choose Mundan Ceremony and a verified pandit — compare their languages, experience and price.
- 2
Pick a date and time slot and add any muhurtham preference.
- 3
Pay securely online (UPI, cards, net banking), or choose pay-after-pooja where it is offered.
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On the day, track your pandit live, confirm their arrival with an OTP, and share the completion code once the pooja is done.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Mundan Ceremony cost?
On Stuti Mandir, Mundan Ceremony starts from ₹3,500 as pandit dakshina for 1 pandit. The final price depends on your city, the pandit you choose, samagri and express booking, and is shown in full before you pay.
How long does Mundan Ceremony take?
About 1 to 1.5 hours, performed by 1 pandit.
At what age is Mundan done?
Usually in the first or third year; some families do it in the fifth or seventh year.
Does the pandit arrange a barber?
The pandit performs the rituals; please arrange the barber, or ask us and we can help.
Can I book a pandit who speaks my language for Mundan Ceremony?
Yes. Stuti Mandir has Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Hindi, Gujarati, Bengali and Odia-speaking pandits, depending on the city; each pandit’s languages are shown on their profile.
In which cities can I book Mundan Ceremony?
Mundan Ceremony can be booked in 85 cities including Hyderabad, Warangal, Karimnagar, Nizamabad, Khammam and Visakhapatnam. Choose your city below for local details.