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Samskara 8 of 16 · Childhood
Chudakarana
चूडाकरणम्
First tonsure · 1st or 3rd year
The story
In the first or third year, Chudakarana offers away the hair the child was born with. Before the homa fire the crown is sanctified — symbolising the shedding of old impressions and a fresh, sattvic beginning. It is the body's first conscious offering in the journey of refinement.
How it is done
The birth-hair is offered before the homa fire and the crown is sanctified.
Significance
The hair from birth is offered away, symbolising the shedding of past impressions and a fresh, sattvic beginning.
Arrange Chudakarana for your family
VDS conducts this samskara with trained pandits at your home or at the ashram.