Significance
It helps children to establish freedom from the comfort of the womb and prepares them for participation in the world. It also stimulates growth of the brain and nervous system.
Adults and children of any age may also offer their hair to Devi symbolizing freedom from the past (Kesha Arpanam).
Ritual Details
Chuda Karma is available for children up to 12 years of age.
All children’s rituals include:
Depending on the child’s age, either application of energized Teerthakund water on the child or them taking a dip in the Teerthakund.
Adorning the child with a blessed garland and tilak.
An aura cleansing process to remove negativities.
Vibrant chants to invoke Devi’s grace.
An offering of samarpanam and arati for the wellbeing of the child and family.
Tying of a consecrated Devi Abhaya Sutra to the child’s wrist for their growth and stability.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, you can.
After registration, you will receive a confirmation email with guidelines to help orient you.
This ritual can only be done in person.
It is best to provide the nakshatram, but it is not mandatory.
Yes, you can as long as they are within the age limit.
We are currently unable to offer these rituals outside the countries where Linga Bhairavi abodes are located. Registration for devotees from other regions is only available if you are physically at Linga Bhairavi. For further questions, please write to us at info@lingabhairavi.org.
Since this is a one-step registration process, if you were unable to complete the payment in the first attempt, you will need to fill up the registration form again. We recommended that you register and make the payment from a desktop or a laptop.
If you are not able to register even after a few attempts, we recommend using an alternate browser and email ID, and also clearing the page history / caches.
You can bring offerings such as flowers, fruits, incense or other items. Please ensure that the offerings are not made of plastic and that the edible offerings have no eggs and are vegetarian.
These offerings can be made either before or after the ritual.
You will receive an email with helpful information on how to make use of the prasadam.
Isha Yoga Center, Coimbatore - You can book your stay through cottage.isha.in. For queries, email ishastay@ishafoundation.org. Please book your stay ahead of time since accommodation is limited.
Two wholesome, vegetarian meals will be offered to guests staying at Isha Yoga Center, Coimbatore. Others can visit the Pepper Vine Eatery or the Moondram Pirai restaurant.
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"Once you empty yourself, Devi has no choice but to be with you. And if Devi is with you, I also have no choice." - Sadhguru