Mundan

Understanding Mundan muhurat

Mundan (Chudakarana) is typically done in the 1st, 3rd, or 5th year of a child's life — even years are traditionally avoided. The most auspicious times fall on the child's Janma Nakshatra anniversary or on Pushya / Rohini nakshatras during Shukla Paksha. The ceremony at temples (Tirupati, Vaishno Devi, Salasar) follows the temple's own muhurat calendar.

Classical rules at a glance

Favourable tithis

2, 3, 5, 7, 10, 11, 13

Avoid tithis

4, 8, 9, 14, 15

Favourable weekdays

Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri

Avoid weekdays

Tue, Sat

Abhijit Muhurta

Recommended

Avoid Rahu Kaal

Yes

Favourable nakshatras

pushya, rohini, hasta, chitra, swati…