Tapta Mudhradhane / ತಪ್ತ ಮುದ್ರಾಧಾರಣೆ
Posted by Ashwini | Posted in Personal | Posted on 08-08-2010
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Tapta mudhradharane is a special ritual practiced by Vaishnavites in Hindu Society.Every year on some auspicious days (i.e Ashaada Shukla Ekadashi(mostly month of july) and next three subsequent Shukla Ekadashis) it is done in mutts. Its a special ritual in which tapta (heated) mudras (seals) are put on one’s body.The Mudra’s are Shankha, Chakra, Gada, Padma which are ornaments/instruments of Lord Vishnu.
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Though generally it is practiced by only Vaishnavites, it can be taken by one and all, irrespective of caste, creed, gender and age.The chakra is stamped on the right arm, while the shanka is stamped on the left arm.
In the case of women, the seals are stamped only on their arms and in case of men it is stamped on chest and stomach also.
Tapta Mudras must be given only by Sanyasis/Swamijis of Mutts except in some special cases.Irki Mutt (Near Puttur) is one such special mutt where Head of the Mutt Shri Venkataramana Upadhyaru also gives tapta mudhradharana to devotees.It is believed that Sri Madhwacharya will stay in these saints and are giving his
blessings to their disciples.
So why it is done?
People believe that it purifies the body and soul.Its also said that since mudras are symbols of Lord Vishnu it will protect you from all evils.Scientifically it builds resistance in the body against the diseases.
Below picture shows the tapta mudradharana done in Udupi Krishna Mutt.
Irki Mutt which is in Ramakunja near Subhramanya,is the only mutt (as far as I know) where mudras are given to devotees even though the head of the mutt is not sanyasi.
In this mutt you can also see the God Shri Kesava Devaru ( Idol of Sri Lord Kesava) given to them by Shri Madhwacharya.There is a pond close to mutt.Story says once when the pond was dried Shri Madhwacharya put his Dandam/stick in side this pond and water came from that.After that the pond never dried it seems.Till now they used the same water for doing pooja to Lord Kesava Devaru.The head of this mutt Shri Venkataramana Upadhyaru and his children follow the same traditions and every year there would be tapta mudra dharana will happen here which is open to all.
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