The Mauli-a bond of spirituality

At the time of religious ceremony it is a custom that red thread is tied on the wrist. It is tied on the right wrist of a male and on the left wrist of female. This sacred thread is called “ Kalava” or “Mauli”. This is a kind of kawach(shield) for protection against evil-eye. It is tied by the priest or the person who is conducting pooja. At the time of tying, mantras are recited to invoke the spiritual power. Another aspect of its significance is that it is tied at the time of taking “Sankalp”(resolution) at the commencement of pooja. Symbolically it is a reminder of resolution. This thread is a bond between the soul and supreme soul. The logic of tying it on the right wrist of male is that the right side of human body is ruled by Surya-nadi(sun) which is masculine. Similarly the left hand side of human body is ruled by Chandra-nadi(moon) which is feminine. This is the reason why it is tied on the left wrist of female. Thus this thread provides connectivity between human and God