Ear lobe piercing, known as Karnvedh Sanskar, is considered
an important ceremony for male child in many Hindu traditions. But today most
boys do not perform this ceremony. Earlier the ritual was strictly performed on
the male child in many Hindu communities. Many communities even now continue
this tradition. For male child the first ear pierced is the right ear. Some
Hindu men are now taking up this tradition.
It is believed that ear piercing helps in getting rid of
hysteria and other diseases. The earrings are believed to help in maintaining
the flow of electric current in a human body. It is also believed that ear
piercing helps in increase of brainpower. It has also been proved that ear
piercing improves immunity.
The ritual is performed on odd years after the birth of the
child – 3rd or 5th year.
Ear piercing in some regions is performed by the
Goldsmith and he uses gold needle to pierce the earlobe. Gold never rusts and
this is the reason for using gold needles.
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