Jhadula (First Haircut Offering)
🛕Hindu Tradition
🕒Offered in the 1st or 3rd year. Specifically on Navami
What is this about? (History)
The Jhadula (Mundan) is the sacred ritual of offering the child's first birth hair to the family deities to seek their lifelong protection and blessings.
Things to Buy / Requirements
- Shagun from baby's maternal grandparents house (Red clothes, cap, coat, vest)
- Roti
- Laapsi
- Coconut
Step-by-Step Instructions
1
Baby is adorned with the gifts from his maternal side.
2
Baby's haircut is done.
3
Post the haircut, baby's hair is put inside the roti.
4
Then the roti, laapsi, coconut is offered to Suswani Maa.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q:Can this ritual be done in 2nd year?
No.