Mundan Pooja

Mundan ceremony is an important ritual in India where relatives and friends are invited to bless the newborn child. This first haircut of a child has an important significance. A Priest conducts the Mundan rituals as per the Vedic traditions. A barber is called to shave off the hair. The priest starts with the Havan and recites sacred hymns and chants.

The Mundan ceremony is performed due to a belief that the newborn baby’s hair has the undesired traits of the past life. Hence, the hair of the newborn baby is considered impure as it may have the negative effects of the past life on the future life. So, head shaving is done to purify the soul of the baby and ensure the prosperous life of the baby.
It is also believed that Mundan reduces the body temperature of the baby and making the baby calm.
It also enhances and improves the blood circulation.
As per the Vedas, Mundan is a purifying ritual.