In some communities, it is only for the boys. The first haircut, is believed to get rid of the child of his past life's negativity. Some also believe it helps relieves headache and pains associated with teething. It is also a common thought, it stimulates cells and improves blood circulation, which helps thick and glossy hair.
Apart from the Indian community, Chinese and Mongolians also observe similar traditions. Every family has its own traditions for performing the mundan ceremony. Some perform it at home inviting the barber at home on the lap of the bua. Now-a -days, many choose to take their children to a salon or beauty parlour where special mundan haircuts may be offered, bit modern and stylish!!!!
Aditi’s mundan was done in Thane, India on 9th September 2008 (10 months old). Local barber ca
me home and did that painstaking job of shaving off my girl’s beautiful black silky hair. It was emotional for all, seeing it all happen. Aditi was all hue and cry initially, all over Neha , our niece then the milk bottle calmed her. Panic struck, when she out of control, Dadaji went to fetch a vanilla ice crea
m, I was giving her mobiles, dad was with the camera and a toy the grand mom was with toy having train noises, Phupha was with camera capturing the best shots, all engaged in the family trying to divert attention. Mom was ready with turmeric p
aste, the antiseptic. The barber was good and finished well in less than half hour. Aditi got blessed on her smooth head, many times. No doubt she looked gorgeous as always. Neha was then gifted a contemporary bracelet. She was then bathed and wore a new dress gifted by Bua. We got boondi laddoos and ice cream to relish it off for all hard wo
rk. It was fun family .JPG)
affair and Aditi just kept touching her head trying to come to terms what suddenly changed.
me home and did that painstaking job of shaving off my girl’s beautiful black silky hair. It was emotional for all, seeing it all happen. Aditi was all hue and cry initially, all over Neha , our niece then the milk bottle calmed her. Panic struck, when she out of control, Dadaji went to fetch a vanilla ice cream, I was giving her mobiles, dad was with the camera and a toy the grand mom was with toy having train noises, Phupha was with camera capturing the best shots, all engaged in the family trying to divert attention. Mom was ready with turmeric paste, the antiseptic. The barber was good and finished well in less than half hour. Aditi got blessed on her smooth head, many times. No doubt she looked gorgeous as always. Neha was then gifted a contemporary bracelet. She was then bathed and wore a new dress gifted by Bua. We got boondi laddoos and ice cream to relish it off for all hard wo
rk. It was fun family .JPG)
affair and Aditi just kept touching her head trying to come to terms what suddenly changed. I am sure, later on, when she grows up she will also have a good laugh reading this and seeing the pictures.
