Also known as 'Mundan'. The first time cutting of hair on the child's head. Chura means the lock of tuft of hair, kept on the head when the remaining part is shaved (i.e. the Shikha). The ceremony is to be performed on an auspicious day after the age of one year.

This ceremony is performed for the development of power better understanding, and for long life. The hair must be disposed of at holy places where no one can find the.