Udupi : The 'Tapta Mudra Dharana' ritual was held at Sri Krishna Temple . Shri Vidyadeesha Theertha Swamiji of Paryaya Palimar math conducted the ritual to large people here.
The Tapta Mudra Dharana (heated seal burnt in) is a Vaishnava custom mandated by shastra. It is a special custom in which tapta mudras (heated seal) are put on one's body. The mudras are Shankha, Chakra, Gada, Padma which are ornaments weapons of Lord Srihari. It is customary for all Vaishanvas to undergo this ritual on the first Ekadashi of Asada month.This ritual is said to purify the body, cleanse one from his past sins. Also, scientifically, this is said to have a positive effect on the nervous system of a person and build resistance in the body against diseases.
On the right arm the 'wheel' (Chakra) symbol is placed on, on the left arm 'conch shell' (Shankha), centre of the bridge (between right and left arm) gadha, nandaka on the chest and on the top of the head (skull) shagriya.
