Takra Dhara is a therapeutic Ayurvedic treatment that involves the continuous pouring of medicated buttermilk (takra) over the forehead in a gentle, rhythmic manner. This soothing therapy is renowned for its cooling and purifying effects on the body and mind.
During Takra Dhara, the patient lies comfortably on a massage table with their eyes covered. A steady stream of lukewarm medicated buttermilk, infused with herbs like Brahmi, Shankhpushpi, or Neem, is poured onto the forehead from a traditional vessel called a Dhara pot. The buttermilk flows over the scalp and through the hair, creating a sensation of profound relaxation and tranquility.