Shirodhara
Continuous warm oil pour over the forehead
Panchakarma
Takradhara & Ksheeradhara
Two dairy-based forms of dhara
A cooler-feeling counterpart to warm-oil Shirodhara, applied to the forehead or body.
BAMS-led care: Pranavam’s Ayurveda doctors lead and supervise Ayurveda and Panchakarma care. Trained therapists carry out hands-on treatments to the agreed plan. Meet the clinical team →
What they are
Both treatments use a steady continuous pour while the person remains still. The liquid may be directed across the forehead or body.
They are separate variants, not a blended preparation: Takradhara uses prepared buttermilk; Ksheeradhara uses medicated milk.
Who it suits
- Those who prefer a continuous pour to massage pressure or bolus work.
- People comfortable with dairy-based preparations.
- Those comfortable lying still during a continuous pour.
Check before booking
- Pregnant or recently postpartum.
- Dairy allergy or known intolerance.
- Active scalp infection, dermatitis or wound on the head.
- Sensory or balance issues that make lying still uncomfortable.
- Fever or acute illness.
Before the session
Eat lightly, leave hair loose and skip make-up. Mention any dairy intolerance or recent procedure on the head, eyes or ears.
After
Allow time to rest and avoid cold exposure immediately afterwards. The clinic will advise when to wash your hair.
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