Elements of Hindu Iconography v2.c15.30

v2.c15.30

The above described *nirvāṇa-dīkshā* is of two classes, respectively known as *lōkadharmiṇi* or *bhautiki* and *Śivadharmiṇi* or *naishṭhiki*. Those that have undergone the latter or the *Śivadharmiṇi dīkshā* should wear the tuft of hair on the top of the head, covering the *brahma-randhra*, whereas those that have undergone the former or the *lōkadharmiṇi dīkshā* need not cut off the hair.