Open AccessSTUDY OF KARNAVEDHANA: ANCIENT AND CONTEMPORARY METHODS
Author(s) -
Joshi Seema Dattatraya
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
international ayurvedic medical journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2320-5091
DOI - 10.46607/iamj0109052021
Subject(s) - observational study , performing arts , psychology , medicine , art , visual arts , pathology
Background - KarnavedhanaSanskara is one of Important Sanskara. The process of ear piercing is known as Karnavedhana mentioned in ayurvedic text. In today’s era goldsmith, physician, beautician and Boharin performs Karnavedhana. Whether these performers are aware of method explained by Acharya Sushruta? To find answer to aforesaid question this observational survey is carried out. Aim -Understanding the different methods of Kar- navedhana i.e. ear piercing. Objectives - To understand different methods, different performers and proper site of Karnavedhana. Material - Ayurvedic literature i.e. Sushruta Samhita; Survey sheet; Research papers; Articles; Journals; Internet. Methods - Type of study – Observational study. Conclusion- There are four Karnavedhana performers in society viz 1. Goldsmith, 2. Physician, 3. Beautician 4. Boharin. Commonly used methods are gold- smith and physician. No above performer has knowledge of scientific method of Karnavedhana explained in Sushruta Samhita.Keywords: Daivkrutachhidra, Karnavedhana, ear piercing, Boharin.