First haircut
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The first haircut for a human has special significance in certain cultures and religions. It can be considered a rite of passage or a milestone.
A first haircut, 1957
A rabbi performs the traditional first haircut on a three-year-old boy in Meron on Lag BaOmer 1970.
Samskara (rite of passage)
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Samskara are diverse rites of passage in Hinduism, Jainism, Buddhism and Sikhism. The word literally means "putting together, making perfect, getting ready, to prepare", or "a sacred or sanctifying ce
First haircut
…sikha, a tuft at the crown of the head, protects the memory. Hindus practice a variety of rituals from birth to death. Collectively these are known as saṃskāras, meaning rites of purification, and are believed to make the body pure and fit for worship. A boy's first haircut, known as choula or mundan, is one…
Samskaras are, in one context, the diverse rites of passage of a human being from conception to cremation, signifying milestones in an individual's journey of life in Hinduism. Above is annaprashana samskara celebrating a baby's first taste of solid food.
A new born's Namakarana ceremony. The grandmother is whispering the name into the baby's ear, while friends and family watch.
Annaprashanam is the rite of passage where the baby is fed solid food for the first time. The ritual has regional names, such as Choroonu in Kerala.
A baby's first haircut is called choulam samskara.