Mundan Muhurat 2026

Also known as Chudakarana Sanskar, Mundan is one of the sixteen sacred Hindu Sanskars performed during a child's early years. This ceremony involves shaving the head for the first time, as it symbolises purification, spiritual growth, and removal of negative influences from previous births. However, you must always perform the ceremony at the right Mundan Muhurat to reap all benefits. That's when the child receives divine blessings.

Mundan Muhurat 2026

Below is a list of all auspicious dates for the mundan ceremony this year. However, you must consult your astrologer for the right date for your child. 

January Mundan Muhurat 2026

Date	Day	Muhurat Timing	Nakshatra
Jan 20, 2026	Tuesday	02:14 AM – 07:13 AM	Shravana
Jan 21, 2026	Wednesday	07:13 AM – 02:47 AM (22 Jan)	Dhanishta
Sat, 31 Jan	Saturday	03:27 AM – 07:11 AM	Punarvasu

February Mundan Muhurat 2026

Date	Day	Muhurat Timing	Nakshatra
Fri, 6 Feb	Friday	12:22 AM – 01:19 AM (07 Feb)	Hasta
Feb 11, 2026	Wednesday	10:52 AM – 11:12 PM	Jyeshtha
Feb 12, 2026	Thursday	12:22 PM – 01:42 PM	Jyeshtha
Wed, 18 Feb	Wednesday	04:58 PM – 09:16 PM	Shatabhisha
Feb 26, 2026	Thursday	02:41 AM – 12:11 PM	Mrigashira
Feb 27, 2026	Friday	10:48 AM – 11:32 AM	Punarvasu

March Mundan Muhurat 2026

No Namkaran Muhurat Available

April Mundan Muhurat 2026

No Namkaran Muhurat Available

May Mundan Muhurat 2026

No Namkaran Muhurat Available

June Mundan Muhurat 2026

No Namkaran Muhurat Available

July Mundan Muhurat 2026

Date	Day	Muhurat Timing	Nakshatra
July 2026	Thursday	09:27 AM – 10:32 PM	Shravana
Thu, 09 Jul	Thursday	10:38 AM – 02:56 PM	Ashwini
15 July 2026	Wednesday	11:51 AM – 09:46 PM	Pushya
July 2026	Monday	05:56 AM – 04:03 AM (21 Jul)	Hasta

August Mundan Muhurat 2026

Date	Day	Muhurat Timing	Nakshatra
Sat, 1 Aug	Saturday	07:28 AM – 12:02 PM	Mrigashira
Wed, 5 Aug	Wednesday	11:46 AM – 06:28 PM	Pushya
10 Aug 2026	Monday	04:04 PM – 06:08 PM	Hasta
17 Aug 2026	Monday	06:25 AM – 10:59 AM & 01:18 PM – 05:41 PM	Moola
Thu, 20 Aug	Thursday	10:47 AM – 03:25 PM & 05:29 PM – 07:11 PM	Shravana
Wed, 26 Aug	Wednesday	06:27 AM – 10:23 AM	Ashwini

September Mundan Muhurat 2026

Date	Day	Muhurat Timing	Nakshatra
Sat, 5 Sep	Saturday	07:28 AM – 09:44 AM & 02:22 PM – 06:08 PM	Mrigashira
Mon, 7 Sep	Monday	07:20 AM – 11:56 AM & 04:18 PM – 06:00 PM	Pushya
Sat, 12 Sep	Saturday	Timing as per Panchang	Uttara Phalguni
Sun, 13 Sep	Sunday	07:38 AM – 09:13 AM & 11:32 AM – 05:37 PM	Hasta
Thu, 17 Sep	Thursday	Timing as per Panchang	Moola
Fri, 18 Sep	Friday	Timing as per Panchang	Moola
Thu, 24 Sep	Thursday	06:41 AM – 10:49 AM & 01:07 PM – 06:21 PM	Ashwini

October Mundan Muhurat 2026

Date	Day	Muhurat Timing	Nakshatra
12 Oct 2026	Monday	07:19 AM – 09:38 AM & 11:57 AM – 05:10 PM	Ashwini
15 Oct 2026	Thursday	07:07 AM – 11:45 AM & 01:49 PM – 06:23 PM	Rohini
Wed, 21 October	Wednesday	11:21 AM – 04:35 PM & 06:00 PM – 07:35 PM	Pushya
Sat, 31 October	Saturday	10:42 AM – 03:56 PM	Shravana

November Mundan Muhurat 2026

Date	Day	Muhurat Timing	Nakshatra
Sun, 01 November	Sunday	07:04 AM – 10:38 AM & 12:42 PM – 05:17 PM	Revati
Fri, 6 November	Friday	12:22 PM – 02:05 PM & 03:32 PM – 06:32 PM	Mrigashira
Wed, 11 November	Wednesday	07:40 AM – 09:59 AM & 12:03 PM – 04:37 PM	Ashlesha
Mon, 16 November	Monday	07:20 AM – 01:25 PM & 02:53 PM – 07:48 PM	Chitra
26 Nov 2026	Thursday	09:00 AM – 02:13 PM & 03:38 PM – 06:17 PM	Shatabhisha

December Mundan Muhurat 2026

Date	Day	Muhurat Timing	Nakshatra
Fri, 4 Dec	Friday	07:30 AM – 12:14 PM & 01:42 PM – 06:38 PM	Ashlesha
Mon, 14 Dec	Monday	07:37 AM – 11:35 AM & 01:03 PM – 05:58 PM	Vishakha
Sat, 19 Dec	Saturday	09:33 AM – 02:08 PM & 03:43 PM – 07:53 PM	Uttarashada
Fri, 25 Dec	Friday	07:43 AM – 12:19 PM & 01:44 PM – 07:30 PM	Uttarabhadrapada
Thu, 31 Dec	Thursday	07:45 AM – 10:28 AM & 11:56 AM – 04:52 PM	Rohini

Significance of Mundan Sanskar 

Mundan Sanskar is one of the sixteen sacred sanskars in the Sanatana Dharma. It is a very important milestone in a child's life. The first haircut represents the removal of negative influences and the start of a pure and prosperous life. It is also associated with the child's physical development. Many people believe that shaving the first hair helps maintain scalp hygiene and encourages healthy hair growth.

Benefits of Mundan Sanskar 

Mundan Sanskar is an important Hindu rite of passage, which marks the beginning of a new phase in a child's life. 

• The first haircut represents the removal of negative energies and past karmic influences.
• The ceremony is performed with Vedic prayers and rituals to seek the blessings of deities and ancestors for the child's long life, good health, happiness, and success.
• Mundan Sanskar celebrates a child's growth and development, and welcomes them into the next phase of life.
• It preserves age-old Hindu customs and strengthens family bonds.
• The first hair helps keep the scalp clean and encourages healthy hair growth. 
• Mundan Sanskar is believed to bring prosperity, protection, and positive energy into the child's life.

Best Age For Mundan Sanskar 

Mundan Sanskar is usually performed during the first, third, or fifth year of a child's life. That said, the exact date may vary depending on customs, traditions, and your priest's advice. For the ideal time, you must first speak with your astrologer to pick the Mundan Muhurat based on the child's birth details, favourable Tithi, Nakshatra, weekday, and other astrological factors. You will need a qualified priest or astrologer to help identify the most auspicious date and time for the ritual. If the ceremony cannot be performed at the traditionally preferred age, it may still be conducted later according to family customs and an appropriate Mundan Muhurat.

How is Mundan Muhurat Calculated?

To find the right Mundan Muhurat, your priest or astrologer looks at your child's birth details and the Hindu Panchang. They check factors like the Tithi, Nakshatra, weekday, Yoga, Karana, and Lagna to choose the most auspicious time. They also avoid inauspicious periods such as Rahu Kalam and other unfavourable timings. Since Muhurat changes from one location to another, always use your city's Panchang for the correct date and time.

Auspicious Tithis and Nakshatras for Mundan Sanskar 

It is crucial to choose the right Tithi and Nakshatra when picking a Mundan Muhurat.

Auspicious Tithis

• Dwitiya (2nd)
• Tritiya (3rd)
• Panchami (5th)
• Saptami (7th)
• Dashami (10th)
• Ekadashi (11th)
• Trayodashi (13th)

Auspicious Nakshatras

• Ashwini
• Mrigashira
• Punarvasu
• Pushya
• Hasta
• Chitra
• Swati
• Anuradha
• Shravana
• Dhanishtha
• Shatabhisha
• Revati