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Mauli Significance: The tradition of tying Kalava or Mauli in Hindu religion is centuries old. Usually red or yellow Kalava is tied during puja, yagya, fast and auspicious works, but many people also wear black Kalava to protect against evil eyes, negative energy and evil powers. You must have often seen that while tying Kala Kalawa, 3, 5 or 7 knots are tied in it. Very few people know that along with religious beliefs, spiritual importance is also attached behind it. Because these three knots are considered symbols of Brahma, Vishnu and Mahesh. Let us understand this in more simple language.
Why is black Kalawa tied?
According to religious beliefs, black color is considered helpful in keeping away the evil eye and negative powers. This is the reason why everyone from small children to elders are made to wear black thread or black Kalawa. It is believed that it protects the person from negative influences and helps in creating a protective shield around him.
What is the importance of tying 3 knots?
The most popular tradition is to tie 3 knots while tying Kala Kalawa. From religious point of view, these three knots are considered symbols of Brahma, Vishnu and Mahesh. It is believed that the grace of these three gods maintains balance in a person’s life. In some beliefs, three knots are also associated with purity of mind, speech and action. It is believed that when a person keeps these three balanced, he gets success and peace in life.
Why are 5 knots tied?
According to astrology and spiritual beliefs, the 5 knots represent the five elements such as earth, water, fire, air and sky. It is believed that the human body is also made up of these five elements. When five knots are tied in the black Kalava, it is considered a symbol of balance of these elements and positive energy in the person’s life. Many people also wear a black Kalava with five knots for special religious rituals or to appease planetary defects.
Special religious significance of 7 knots
Number 7 is considered very auspicious in Hindu religion. Many religious beliefs like seven sages, seven worlds, seven seas, seven rounds and seven cycles are associated with this number. Tying 7 knots while tying Kala Kalawa is considered a symbol of special protection and auspiciousness. Some people also associate it with seven planets or seven spiritual powers.
Is it considered appropriate to tie an even number of knots?
In religious traditions, odd numbers like 3, 5 and 7 are considered more auspicious than even numbers like 2, 4, 6 or 8. Special importance of odd numbers has been given in worship, lamp, circumambulation and many religious works. This is the reason why most people tie odd number of knots while tying Kala Kalawa.
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