Kalawa Rituals: When and How to open the Sacred thread

Vinayak Chaturvedi

Tuesday & Saturday

A red and yellow thread tied on the wrist by the Hindus on auspicious occasion | Source: Social Media

Opening on Kalava, Tuesdays and Saturdays is considered auspicious

A red and yellow thread tied on the wrist by the Hindus on auspicious occasion | Source: Social Media

Sitting in the house of worship

Pooja Room | Source: Social Media

After opening the kalava, sit in the pooja room and tie a new kalava

Pooja Room | Source: Social Media

What to do with the old kalava?

A red and yellow thread tied on the wrist by the Hindus on auspicious occasion | Source: Social Media

Remove the old kalawa and place it under the peepal tree or immerse it in running water

A red and yellow thread tied on the wrist by the Hindus on auspicious occasion | Source: Social Media

Do not tie for more than so many days

A red and yellow thread tied on the wrist by the Hindus on auspicious occasion | Source: Social Media

Kalawe should not be tied for more than 21 days, because after that its energy starts decreasing

A red and yellow thread tied on the wrist by the Hindus on auspicious occasion | Source: Social Media
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