Kawach Lockets and Spiritual Pendants: Hanuman, Durga, Ganesh, Shani and Moti Chandra
Quick answer: A kawach (kavach) locket is a small yantra pendant, often combined with Rudraksha beads, worn as a "shield" for a particular purpose: Panchmukhi Hanuman for courage and protection, Durga for strength, Ganesh for removing obstacles, Shani Dosh Nivaran for Saturn troubles, and Vahan Durghatna Raksha for travel. Wear it on a red or black thread, starting on the day of the deity.
Shreerudra has sold kawach lockets and spiritual pendants at its Delhi store since 2000.
Kawach lockets and when they are worn
Kawach | Worn for (traditional) | Start wearing on |
Courage, protection from negativity | Tuesday or Saturday | |
Strength and protection | Navratri or Tuesday | |
Removing obstacles, new beginnings | Wednesday | |
Sade Sati, Shani dhaiya | Saturday | |
Victory over enemies, legal matters | Thursday | |
Kaal Sarp Dosh | Nag Panchami or Saturday | |
Fear, negative energy | Tuesday | |
Business growth | Wednesday or Friday | |
Safe travel | Tuesday | |
Shiva's blessings, with 5 Mukhi Rudraksha | Monday |
How to wear a kawach locket
On the suggested day, bathe and sit before your deity.
Dip the locket in Gangajal or raw milk, then rinse and dry it.
Light a diya and chant the deity's mantra 108 times, for example "Om Hanumate Namah" for Hanuman or "Om Gan Ganapataye Namah" for Ganesha.
Wear it around the neck so it rests near the heart.
Moti Chandra locket
The natural Moti Chandra locket is a crescent-moon pendant set with a natural pearl. In Jyotish, pearl (moti) is the gem of the Moon (Chandra), which governs the mind and emotions. It is worn on a Monday by people with a weak Moon or who want a calmer mind. A pearl ratna for a specific chart should be prescribed by an astrologer.
Devotional pendants
Shiva: Om Damru Rudraksh locket, dark golden version, silver Mahadev pendant, Mahakal pendant, Trishul Damru pendant and Om Namah Shivay locket.
Krishna: golden Krishna pendant and brass Shri Krishna pendant.
Gomti Chakra: stoneware Gomti Chakra pendant, linked with Lakshmi and protection.
Evil eye: Nazar battu evil-eye locket.
Taveez (tabeez)
Empty taveez capsules are filled with a written mantra, yantra or sacred items by a priest. We stock copper-plated taveez (pack of 5), silver-plated taveez (pack of 5) and premium single taveez on red or black thread.
Frequently asked questions
Can I wear more than one kawach?
Yes, but most people wear one main kawach to keep their practice focused. Ask your astrologer if you are combining planetary remedies.
Should I remove the kawach while sleeping or bathing?
It is not required, but removing it before bathing with soap helps the locket and thread last longer.
Which kawach is best for protection?
The Panchmukhi Hanuman kawach is the most popular general protection locket.
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