Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has been spotted several times this summer and fall wearing what a Toronto-based priest says is a sacred Hindu thread of protection. Worn on the wrist, it is also known as a “Kalawa.”

The sacred thread can go by different names, including Kalawa and Raksha Sutra. The name varies with the parts of India where it originates and the local cultural traditions, says Hindu priest Acharya Guruji.

For months, the prime minister has been seen wearing a red thread thought to be a sacred Hindu Kalawa thread{ai:summary}<p>Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has been seen wearing a sacred Hindu thread known as "Kalawa" or "Raksha Sutra," which symbolizes protection. The thread's significance varies across different regions of India and reflects local cultural traditions. </p><p>#culture</p>

Trudeau spotted wearing sacred Hindu thread of protection. Here's what a 'Kalawa' is

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