Karnavedha Muhurat 2019: Auspicious Time for Ear Piercing

There are total 16 Sanskaras in Sanatan Dharma that are also known by the name Shodasha Sanskaras. All of them have a profound impact on human life. Following them ensures a happy and meaningful life. Karnavedha Sanskar is one of the most important Shodasha Sanskaras.

KARNAVEDHA SANSKAR 2019 IN TABULATED FORM

What is Karnavedha?

The word ‘Karnavedha’ is made up of two words, Karna and Vedha. Here, Karna means ears and Vedha mean piercing. Thus, Karnavedha refers to the ceremony of ear piercing.

What is the importance of Karnavedha Sanskar?

No men can perform Pitru Shradh if their Karnavedha Sanskar has not been performed. Thus, Karnavedha is an important ceremony that needs to be done. For females, Karnavedha increases the beauty and skills of the girl child.

What is Karnavedha Muhurat and how is it calculated?

The time-slots best suited to perform the Karnavedha Sanskar of a child are known as Karnavedha Muhurat. Karnavedha Muhurat is calculated with the help of Panchang, keeping in mind the position of planets and the auspicious day, Tithi, and Nakshatra.

What are the benefits of performing Karnavedha Sanskar?

• Ear piercing enhances the listening and understanding abilities of a child.
• Ear piercing prevents diseases like hernia and paralysis.
• It safeguards males against Hydrocele.
• Ear lobe is considered to be an acupuncture point and thus, piercing it serves many therapeutic purposes.
• Karnavedha is known to increase the child's intellectual level and also the creative skills.
• It is believed that wearing gold earrings helps the females in having a healthy reproductive life.
• Karnavedha is known to prevent Hysteria and health related issues.

When is Karnavedha performed?

Karnavedha is the 9th Sanskar which is performed after Namkaran, Annaprashan and Mundan ceremony. It should be done before Vidyarambh Sanskar so that the child's abilities of listening and learning gets enhanced.

As per the age for performing Karnavedha is concerned, it should be performed on 10th, 12th or 16th day after birth. After that it can be done during 6th, 7th, 8th, 10th or 12th month. If one is not able to perform Karnavedha during this age of child, they can look forward to performing it when the child is 1, 3 or 5 years old.

How is Karnavedha Sanskar done?

• Puja is performed before starting the Karnavedha Sanskar.
• The child should be posited in such a way that his/her ears are pierced while facing the Sun. This lets positive energy flow through the earlobe when it is pierced.
• During piercing, the following Mantra is chanted-

• It is to be kept in mind that the right ear lobe is to be pierced first if the child is a boy. Left ear lobe is pierced first in case of female child.
• People often perform nose piercing of the girl child along with ear piercing.
• The child is made to wear earrings, preferably made up of gold for increased benefits. Neem twig can also be used for its anti-inflammatory properties.

What precautions are to be taken during Karnavedha Sanskar?

• The tool use for piercing must be sterilised.
• Some skin ointment and antiseptic cream must be applied.
• The earrings must be nickel free.
• Such earrings should be used that do not cause discomfort to the child.
• The earrings must be of such a material that does not rust or degrade with time.

What are the astrological facts to be kept in mind while calculating Karnavedha Muhurat?

• The best months for performing Karnavedha Sanskar are Kartik, Paush, Chaitra and Phalgun.
• The best days for Karnavedha are Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
• As far as the best lunar dates are considered, the ceremony can be performed on any Tithi except Chaturthi, Navami, Chaturdashi and Amavasya Tithi.
• Karnavedha Sanskar should not be performed during eclipse period.
• Out of the 27 Nakshatras, Mrigashira, Rewati, Hasta, Chitra, Ashwini, Pushya, Anuradha, Shravana, Dhanishta and Punarvasu are considered to be highly propitious for conducting Karnavedha ceremony.
• Presence of the beneficial planet Jupiter in ascendant (Lagna) sign Taurus, Sagittarius, Libra and Pisces is known to boost up the benefits of the process.

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