In Hinduism, the circumambulation of the temple is of utmost importance. Worship is not considered complete without circumambulating the temple or God.
At the same time, there is also a rule that one must take a bath before parikrama and then parikrama should be done in wet clothes only. However, this rule is mandatory in temples situated on the banks of holy rivers.
Astrologer expert DrRadhakant Vats says that the temples which are situated near holy rivers should take a bath before circumambulation and then circumambulate in wet clothes only.
- According to the Rigveda, parikrama is called pradakshina in Sanskrit. 'Pra' in this word means to move forward. On the other hand, Dakshina means moving towards the south, one of the four directions.
- According to mythological beliefs and religious texts and scriptures, to absorb the energy of the temple site or the place of power, circumambulation should be done in a clockwise direction.
- It has been told in the Hindu religion that the energy of the place of God works like a vortex. This energy has a divine vibration which draws the person towards it.
- This energy enters the person. At the same time, by doing circumambulation, a relationship with God is established.
- The energy of that divine place works to connect this relationship with God. The energy of Devsthan enters the body and takes us closer to God.
- Makes you experience the divinity of God. It is believed that the body can withstand that energy only when it is wet. Energy resides in a wet body.
- When the vibrations of the wet body and the vibrations of energy meet, the negativity of the body starts falling and positivity is established in the person's body. He feels close to God.
- It is not that circumambulation in dry clothes is wrong but circumambulation in both ways has its importance. It is equally auspicious to circumambulate in dry clothes as it is in wet clothes.
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