No 'Tapta Mudra Dharana’ for devotees at Krishna Mutt

The ritual of ‘Tapta Mudra Dharana’ will not be held for devotees at Krishna Mutt in Udupi this year due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

The Tapta Mudra Dharana will be held only for the seers of the mutt, said Paryaya Admaru Mutt seer Eshapriya Theertha Swamiji.

The ritual is held on the ‘Prathama Ekadashi’ before the commencement of Chaturmasa vratha. Under the Tapta Mudra Dharana, the images of conch and chakra are stamped on the chest and arms of the devotees. The seals are heated prior to the stamping. The ‘chakra’ is stamped on the right arm, while the ‘shanka’ (conch) is stamped on the left arm.

He said that due to the Covid-19 pandemic, rituals will not be held for the public. Opportunities will be given to devotees on a suitable day in the coming days.

Further, he said “Siyala (tender coconut) mahabhisheka’ will be held at the temple on June 30. However, entry for the devotees is prohibited. The devotees who wish to offer tender coconut can hand it over at the entrance of Rajangana in Udupi.