InvitationsMundan ceremony invitation wording
Mundan, also called chudakarana or the first haircut, is a family ceremony held in the early years of a child. It is often done at a temple, at a holy river or at home. These wordings are simple and respectful.
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- Formal
[Host] invite you to the mundan ceremony of their child [Name]. Date: [Date] Time: [Time] Venue: [Venue] Please join us for the ceremony and the lunch that follows.
- Light-hearted
Those baby curls are about to go! Come for [Name]'s mundan ceremony and bless our little one. [Date], [Time] [Venue]
- Short, for WhatsApp
[Name]'s mundan is on [Date] at [Venue], [Time]. Family lunch after the ceremony. Please do come.
- मुंडन संस्कार
हमारे प्रिय [Name] का मुंडन संस्कार [Date] को होना तय हुआ है। समय: [Time] स्थान: [Venue] आप सपरिवार पधारकर बच्चे को आशीर्वाद दें। संस्कार के बाद भोजन का प्रबंध है। निवेदक: [Host]
- सरल संदेश
[Name] के मुंडन की रस्म [Date] को है। समय [Time], स्थान [Venue]. घर का कार्यक्रम है, आप सबको आना है।
What to include
- The child's name and the parents' or grandparents' names.
- Date, time and place, with the temple or ghat name if it is held there.
- Meal details and where the meal is, if it is at a different place.
Tips
- If the ceremony is at a temple in another town, share travel details and a meeting point.
- A week or two of notice is usual. Close family is often told by phone first.
- Carry a cap for the child after the ceremony, in summer and in winter.
Questions people ask
At what age is mundan done?
It depends on family custom. Many families do it in the first or third year. Follow what your elders and your priest advise.
Is a card needed for a mundan?
A phone message is enough for most families. A picture card is a nice touch for relatives who live far away.
Next step
Tap Make a card on any wording to turn it into a picture, or open the card maker and start from a blank design. Not sure when to send it? See when to send invitations and the special lines for gifts, dress code and seats.