At times we place the pavithram on the right ear while performing achamanam which results in us touching the hair; is this a dosham? To avoid this, can we place the pavithram on a plate?

It is said that one must place the pavithram in one’s right ear since it river Ganga is said to be present in a Brahmin’s right ear. As this is considered a place of purity and due to the presence of Ganga, we can keep the pavithram on the right ear. As the pavithram can fall, it can be placed on a plate and can be worn again after performing achamanam, etc.