Chudakarma (Kshawar) Puja

First Auspicious Shaving of the Hair

Chudakarma (Kshawar) Puja

Introduction to Chudakarma (Kshawar) Puja

Chudakarma, also known as Kshawar Puja or Mundan Sanskar, is a Hindu ritual performed during early childhood in which the child’s hair is shaved for the first time. This ritual is done with Vedic mantras and prayers to seek purification, good health, and spiritual growth. It symbolizes the removal of past impurities and marks an important milestone in the child’s life.

Importance and Significance of Chudakarma (Kshawar) Puja

  • To purify the child physically and spiritually by symbolically removing impurities associated with past birth influences.


  • To promote good health and longevity as the ritual is believed to support healthy growth and development.


  • To remove negative karmic influences and protect the child from adverse energies.


  • To seek divine blessings for wisdom and strength as the child grows.


  • To mark an important life milestone acknowledging the child’s transition to a new stage of development.


  • To strengthen spiritual values by introducing the child to Vedic rituals and traditions.


  • To bring peace and auspiciousness to the family through prayers and sacred rituals.

    • List of Puja Materials

    Below is a comprehensive list of commonly used materials for Chudakarma (Kshawar) Puja. Items may vary slightly based on regional traditions and priestly guidance.

    • A. Things from Nepali Puja Material Shop or Nepali Grocery Store :

      अबिर (Red Pigment Powder), केशरी (Yellow Pigment Powder), सिन्दूर (Vermilion), श्रीखण्ड (White Pigment Powder), पञ्चपल्लव (Dried Mango Leaves), सर्वौषधि (Sarwaushadhi), पञ्चरत्न (Pancharatna), सप्तमृत्तिका (Saptamrittika), पञ्चगव्य (Panchagavya), रक्षा बन्धन (Coloured Sacred Thread), सरसिउं (Yellow Mustard), कुश (Dried Holy Grass), जौ (Dried Barley), कालो तिल (Black Sesame Seed), लावा (Roasted Paddy), धूप (Incense), ५ वा ७ सुते कातेको बत्ती (Cotton Wick), अगरबत्ती (Incense Stick), कपुर (Camphor – 1 Packet), तुलसीपत्र (Dried Holy Basil Leaves), जनै (Holy Thread – 5 Pieces), सुपारी (Dried Betel Nut – 5 Pieces), ल्वाङ (Cloves), सुकमेल (Cardamom), रातो कपडा (Red Cloth), पहेंलो कपडा (Yellow Cloth), सेतो कपडा (White Cloth) *Please look for the Puja Packet in a nearby Nepali Puja Shop. The Puja Set should contain the above items.

    • B. Things from the Shopping Centre (eg: Woolworths, Nepali/Indian Grocery) :

      दुध् (Milk), दही (Yoghurt), घिउ (Ghee), चिनी वा सख्खर (Sugar or Jaggery), मह (Honey), तोरिको वा तिलको तेल (Mustard / Sesame Oil), चामल (Rice Grains – 3 Kg), फलफुल (Fruits), मिट्ठाइ (Sweets), सलाई (Match Box), रेखिको लागि चामलको पिठो (Coarse Rice), टपरी वा प्लेट (Paper Plates), दुना वा ब्बल (Paper Bowls), चम्चा (Wooden Spoons), जिपलक (Sandwich Bag), पानीवाला नरिवल (Watery Coconut), सुक्खा नरिवल (Dry Coconut), आल्मोनियम ट्रे (Medium Aluminium Tray)

    • C. Things from the Warehouse (eg: Bunnings) :

      बालुवा वा माटो (Sand or Earth – 5 Kg), हवन समिधा (Havan Sticks – 33 Pieces), आल्मोनियम ट्रे (Aluminium Trays – 2 Pieces) *Havan is performed in the aluminium tray. Alternatively, four bricks or equivalent concrete blocks may be used.

    • D. Things from the Garden :

      फुल (Flowers), दुबो (Holy Grass), आंपको पत्ता (Mango Leaves – minimum 5), पिपलको पत्ता (Peepal Leaves – minimum 5), पानको पत्ता (Betel Leaves – minimum 5), तुलसी पत्ता (Tulasi Leaves) *If Peepal, Mango, Tulasi or Betel leaves are not available, please arrange flowers instead.

    • E. Things from the Jewellery / Ornament Shop :

      सुनको तार वा टुक्रा (Small Piece of Gold)

    • F. Things at Home (Could also be bought from the Nepali Grocery Store) :

      दियो (Diyo – 1 Pc), आरती गर्ने दियो (Diyo for Aarati – 1 Pc), कलश (Kalash – 5 Pcs), पन्चपात्र (Panchapatra – 1 Pc), आचमनी (Aachamani – 1 Pc), पुजा थाली (Puja Thali – 1 Pc), अगरबत्ती राख्ने भांडो (Agarbatti Stand – 1), कर्मपात्र (Copper Bowl – 1 Pc), छुरा / कपाल काट्ने मिसिन (Shaver or Trimmer), अर्घपात्र (Surya Arghapatra – 1 Pc), संख (Conch – 1 Pc), घण्टी (Ghanti – 1 Pc), गणेश भगवानको मूर्ती (Ganesh Statue – 1), खुजुरा पैसा (Coins and Notes – e.g. $1, $5), कांसको थाल (Brass Plate – 1), कांसको कचौरा (Brass Bowl – 1), नैबेध (Naibedh), टिस्यु / पेपर टावेल (Tissue / Paper Towel – 2), आसन वा चकटी (Mats for Sitting – 3) *If the above puja utensils are not available at home, plates, bowls or similar items purchased from the shopping centre may be used.

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