Abstract

ANATOMICAL ASPECT OF KARNAVEDHANA SAMSAKARA

Dr. Manisha K. Dawre*, Dr. Milind B. Nikumbh and Dr. Pranali U. Mangrule

Abstract

The word Samsakara also introduced as, “Samsakaro Hi Gunantaradhynum Ucchate”, means qualitative improvement is carried out by incorporating the specific qualities. Samsakara’s are also known as cultural ceremonies. Samsakara’s are important events in an individual’s life right from the conception to the death. These cultural events not only processes socio-cultural importance, but there is also have great medical importance in Ayurveda. The number of samsakara’s varies in different communities. The customary Samsakara’s are 16 in number which were put forward by Maharshi Dayananda. Karnavedhana is one of the important Samsakara with medical and socio cultural relevance. In addition to cosmetic value (karnaabhushana). It was belived that karnavedahana protects the body untoward health complications like Grhas. Piercing the ear may help to active immune mechanism so as to bring secondary immunity against several infections. Ear lobule is made up of strong aerolar and adipose tissues, which are normally smooth however they normally shows cerases. It has very large amount of blood supply and may assist in keeping the ears warm and maintaining the balance. Ear lobule has various nerve endings. Karnavehana is a type of acupuncture. Acupuncture is a complete medical protocol focused on correcting imbalances of energy in the body. Acupuncture has been used traditionally to prevent, diagnose and treat disease as well as improve general health. Different styles of body piercing, every kind of body piercing was done with the specific intention and to reap certain health benefits. These cultural events also enhance child growth and development. These events also have scientific validity and proved medical importance. This article analyzed this Samsakara in detail and gives a critical approach to their relevance in light of modern scientific knowledge.

Keywords: also enhance child growth and development. These events also have scientific validity and proved medical importance. This article analyzed this Samsakara in detail and gives a critical approach to their relevance in light of modern scientific knowledge.