Puja Kalawa, Raksha Sutra, Cotton Moli Dhaga, Puja Moli

Puja Kalawa/Puja Moli (पुजा कलावा): Kalawa is in use in puja. It is a roll of cotton red thread. All these are religious purposes of Hindus. This thread is the composition of pure cotton. It is famous as Mauli and Raksha Sutra. Kalawa has great significance in Hinduism. It is also part of the Vedic tradition. Puja Moli is a sacred thread that is also famous as ‘Kalawa’. It is a cotton thread that is spun into yarn.

This dyed thread is in a combination of red and yellow, Puja Kalawa has had huge importance in Hindu culture since ancient times. As mentioned above, the meaning of Moli is a crown, a crown is always placed over it. Hence, people refer Lord Shiva to as ‘Chandramauli’ when he adorns the crescent moon on his hair. According to ancient Hindu scriptures, the Vamana Avatar of Lord Vishnu tied the ‘Raksha (Protection) Dhaga (Thread)’ on King Bali’s wrist. That was to grant him the gift of immortality.

Since then the Mauli tying ritual (Puja Kalawa) is in practice by Hindus. Every Hindu ritual has its own story and meaning, there is a specific way of tying the Mauli (Puja Kalawa). This holy thread people tie by winding it seven times before or after the holy puja (prayer) ceremony. A tie of sanctified thread by the Guru/pundit ji (priest) on the wrist of each person who is present in the puja.

Legend

It is a belief that by tying Puja Kalawa, blessings from Tridev-Brahma, Vishnu, and Mahesh and Tridevi-Lakshmi, Saraswati, and Durga. We get glory from the blessings of Brahma. From the blessings of Lord Vishnu, we get the power to ward off evil. And from the blessings of Supreme Shiva, we get the power to end all negative qualities. On the other hand, we get knowledge from the blessings of Goddess Saraswati. From the blessings of Goddess Lakshmi, we get prosperity, and from the blessings of Goddess Durga, we get power.

Puja Kalawa Effects:

For instance, Many attributes are in association with Puja Kalawa, it is famous as a protective shield. However, this keeps evil/negative energies and worldly problems at bay.
In the scriptures of Mahabharata, there is a mention of a very important meaning of Mauli (Puja Kalawa). During the war, Kunti tied a red thread on Abhimanyu’s right wrist as a protective shield. None of the warriors could defeat Abhimanyu. Only when the mouse bit the thread did his protection disappear and he lost his life.

Puja Kalawa Details:

Quality: Cotton
Size: 4.5 x 2.5 cm
Weight: 12 gm Approx.
Color: Red Color
Product Type: Puja Item
Shipping: Within 4-5 Days in India