Payyanur Pavithra Mothiram

PAYYANUR PAVITHRA MOTHIRAM

Payyanur Pavithram or Pavithra Mothiram is internationally famous like" Aranmula Mirror "or "Ambalapuzha  Palpayasam". Pavithram is the particular ring worn during performing vedic or holy rituals or during the "pithrubali" (ceremony performed for the well being of the forefathers or departed souls) in the Hindu tradition.   The traditional Pavitram is usually made of "dharba" grass.  The formation of Payyanur Pavitram is closely related with Payyanur Sree Subrahmanya Swami Temple. According to the legends, Pavitram made of gold was recommended to avoid the inconvenience of making it many times a day for the various poojas and rituals.   
 
Pavithra Mothiram is a uniquely crafted ring shaped like a knot and considered being a sacred ornament.  Usually Payyanur Pavithram is being made of Gold and Silver.  The Pavithram is to be worn on the right ring finger by the person performing Vedic  Karmas. It is believed that this ring will bring luck and grace to anyone who wears it with the deep devotion.   The three lines on the top of the ring represents the three vital "nadees"(nerves) of the human body, Ida, Pingala and Sushumna. The knot between these three nerves together can awake   or arose the "Kundalini  sakthi" (vital energy of the body)  of the human body.  It is believed that the Pavithram brings the "Trimoorthi Chaithanyam" ( the vigor or the effect due to the presence of the trinity of Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva).The person who wear  Pavithram as well as the Goldsmith who makes it has to have to impose some sort of  self control   or discipline over themselves