Sacred Hair Removal
The removal of one's hair is known as one of the 16 "Samskara's" or purification rituals that are performed over the course of one's life. It is said that through the removal of one's hair, past impressions or tendencies can be removed as well.
The ritual ceremony is performed by a special caste of people and cannot be performed by just anyone. It is also important to perform this ceremony during different phases of the moon.
I have been thinking about doing this ceremony for some time and, in the presence of the sacred river, Ganga, it seemed like the perfect time.
I have been growing my hair long for over 20 years, so the ceremony had great significance for me.
After the ceremony, I offered my cut hair to Ganga Ma and I took a ritual bath in the sacred river.
Afterwards, I took part in a special puja by the river.
Needless to say, it was a very powerful experience for me.
OM!
Sacred Hair Removal
The removal of one's hair is known as one of the 16 "Samskara's" or purification rituals that are performed over the course of one's life. It is said that through the removal of one's hair, past impressions or tendencies can be removed as well.
The ritual ceremony is performed by a special caste of people and cannot be performed by just anyone. It is also important to perform this ceremony during different phases of the moon.
I have been thinking about doing this ceremony for some time and, in the presence of the sacred river, Ganga, it seemed like the perfect time.
I have been growing my hair long for over 20 years, so the ceremony had great significance for me.
After the ceremony, I offered my cut hair to Ganga Ma and I took a ritual bath in the sacred river.
Afterwards, I took part in a special puja by the river.
Needless to say, it was a very powerful experience for me.
OM!