Importance of Kalava: ‘Kalava’ is a sacred thread, also called Molly and Raksha Sutra. It is considered a symbol of auspiciousness. It is used in various religious rituals. Kalava is prepared with a cotton thread, which is painted in auspicious colors of red and yellow. Kalava is mainly offered to the deities and holding it in his hand as their blessings. Since ancient times, there has been a belief that Kalava protects a person from all kinds of bad eyes and negative forces. Wearing it in hand brings positive energy in a person’s life and it gives success in every work. Let us know in detail what is the importance of wearing kalava in the hand and which rules and method is necessary to wear it.

What is the correct method of wearing kalava

Kalava can wear any person. Kalava should always be tied to male and unmarried women in their right hand and married women in their left hand. The fist of your hand should be closed before getting tied in the hand. If possible, you should keep a little intact in the fist of that hand and put the other hand on your head. You can also use dupatta and handkerchief to cover your head. Now get Kalava wrapped on the wrist thrice from a pundit or a family member. After getting the Kalava tied, give him Dakshina from whom you have tied Kalava.

What is the correct rule of wearing kalava

• Kalava in hand should always be tied in auspicious time.
• If the kalava breaks or gets spoiled, it should be replaced without delay.
• Tuesday or Saturday is considered to be the most auspicious to change Kalava, so you too change Kalava on Tuesday and Saturday.
• Do not throw the old Kalava anywhere, it is considered inauspicious to do so. According to the scriptures, the old kalava should always be shed in a holy river, pond or well. By doing this, the positive energy contained in Kalava merges into the water and the effect of negative energy ends.