Mundan Sanskar
The first ceremonial haircut β symbolising the shedding of old tendencies and the sowing of new, noble seeds.
Significance
Mundan, the tonsure ceremony, symbolically removes impurities and "beastly tendencies" carried from before, making a fresh, clean beginning for the child's growth.
Our scriptures draw no distinction between a son and a daughter β the Vedas declare a worthy daughter equal to ten sons. Mundan is therefore offered with equal joy to every child.
The Gayatri Pariwar Way
GPWO performs Mundan Sanskar with Gayatri Mantra and a small Yagya, turning a simple custom into a moment of blessing β performed simply and meaningfully in the Gayatri Pariwar way β centred on the Gayatri Mantra and a small Yagya, with the family participating directly rather than as onlookers.