Cosmic Timing Visualization
Mundan Muhurat
मुंडन मुहूर्त
Mundan (first hair cutting ceremony) is typically performed in the 1st, 3rd, or 5th year of a child's life. It is believed to remove negative energies from the previous birth.
Auspicious Mundan Muhurat dates
Computed from the Swiss Ephemeris for Delhi, next 12 months. Each date below satisfies every rule listed on this page. Timings shift with your city — sunrise varies by up to 100 minutes across India.
| Date | Panchang | Abhijit muhurat | Avoid (Rahu Kaal) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-11-11Wednesday | Shukla DwitiyaAnuradha | 11:44 – 12:27 | 12:05 – 13:26 |
| 2026-11-12Thursday | Shukla TritiyaJyeshtha | 11:44 – 12:27 | 13:26 – 14:47 |
| 2026-11-16Monday | Shukla SaptamiShravana | 11:45 – 12:27 | 08:06 – 09:26 |
| 2026-11-20Friday | Shukla DashamiPurva Bhadrapada | 11:46 – 12:28 | 10:47 – 12:07 |
| 2026-11-25Wednesday | Krishna PratipadaRohini | 11:47 – 12:29 | 12:08 – 13:27 |
| 2026-11-26Thursday | Krishna DwitiyaMrigashira | 11:47 – 12:29 | 13:27 – 14:46 |
| 2026-11-29Sunday | Krishna ShashthiPushya | 11:48 – 12:30 | 16:04 – 17:23 |
| 2026-12-03Thursday | Krishna DashamiUttara Phalguni | 11:50 – 12:32 | 13:29 – 14:47 |
| 2026-12-04Friday | Krishna EkadashiHasta | 11:50 – 12:32 | 10:53 – 12:11 |
| 2026-12-09Wednesday | Shukla PratipadaJyeshtha | 11:53 – 12:34 | 12:13 – 13:31 |
| 2026-12-10Thursday | Shukla PratipadaMula | 11:53 – 12:34 | 13:31 – 14:48 |
| 2026-12-11Friday | Shukla DwitiyaPurva Ashadha | 11:54 – 12:35 | 10:57 – 12:14 |
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Key Astrological Factors
- Prefer odd years (1st, 3rd, 5th)
- Avoid child's birth month
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday are good
- Pushya, Shravan, Dhanishtha Nakshatras preferred
- Avoid Bhadra and inauspicious Tithis
Best Months & Timing
- Chaitra, Vaishakha, Magha, Phalguna
- Avoid Adhik Maas and Pitru Paksha
Frequently asked questions
What is Mundan Muhurat?
Mundan (first hair cutting ceremony) is typically performed in the 1st, 3rd, or 5th year of a child's life. It is believed to remove negative energies from the previous birth.
What are the key astrological factors for Mundan Muhurat?
Prefer odd years (1st, 3rd, 5th). Avoid child's birth month. Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday are good. Pushya, Shravan, Dhanishtha Nakshatras preferred. Avoid Bhadra and inauspicious Tithis
What are the best months for Mundan Muhurat?
Chaitra, Vaishakha, Magha, Phalguna. Avoid Adhik Maas and Pitru Paksha
Find Your Perfect Mundan Muhurat Date
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