Mundan Sanskar In Haridwar

1. Mundan Puja, also known as Chudakaran Sanskar, is the ceremony which involves shaving of the child's hair for the first time.

2. Haridwar is a popular destination where thousands of Hindus come to Perform this ritual. It is a belief that shaving of the child's hair removes negativities and impurities from past births.

3. An auspicious date and time is chosen by a qualified Pandit based on child's horoscope and planetary positions. A barber is called who shaves the head of the child under the guidance of the Panditji along with the chanting of mantras and the shaved hair is often offered in the Ganga river.

4. This Mundan Sanskar usually happens between the age of 1 and 3 and is one of the important sanskars of the 16 Hindu sanskars.

5. A paste of turmeric and sandalwood is applied to soothe the skin of the child. The child then takes the blessings from the family members and other attendees of the ceremony.

Benefits :

1. It is believed that shaving of the child's hair removes negativities and impurities from past births.

2. Shaving of the head promotes healthy hair growth and blood circulation is improved.