God and worship: Offering coconut during puja is a revered and ancient practice in Hindu rituals, which has deep symbolic significance and is considered a form of devotion and surrender to the divine.
This work is considered rich in spiritual meaning, signifying the devotee's complete humility, devotion and connection with God. Coconut is known as 'Sriphal' in Sanskrit, which means the favorite fruit of Goddess Lakshmi.
If we talk about the form of coconut, its outer hard form is a symbol of human ego and the material world in which we actually live. Breaking a coconut in a temple or during a puja means breaking the ego of the mind.
It is believed that if someone offers coconut during worship as per the rituals, then he gets auspicious results and if you offer it without following the rules, then it does not bring any benefit in your life. Therefore, it is most important for you to know the right way to offer coconut during worship. Let us know about it in detail from celebrity astrologer Pradyumna Suri.
Why is coconut offered in worship?
According to astrologers, it is believed that offering coconut during worship removes many planetary defects and if any planet is weak in someone's horoscope, then offering coconut reduces the effect of weak planets and strengthens the effect of wealth planets.
Different planets present in the horoscope control different aspects of life and their position brings ups and downs in life. Each planet controls a certain energy like Mars is associated with strength, courage and energy and Venus represents love and beauty. It is believed that offering coconut in worship or temple pleases planet Mars. Which brings harmony in life. That is why if you offer coconut in the temple on Tuesday and Friday, then it gives many benefits and many planetary defects are also removed.
Coconut is considered as a form of Narayana
In Hinduism, coconut is considered a symbol of Narayana. Lord Vishnu is said to reside in coconut, due to which it is also considered the favorite fruit of Goddess Lakshmi. Coconut is offered during any puja or temple visit and then distributed as prasad among the devotees.
When we accept coconut as prasad, it is a blessing of Lord Shri Hari and Goddess Lakshmi is also pleased with it. According to astrology, worshiping in the temple and offering coconut is a way to please Lord Vishnu and get his blessings. Offering coconut and consuming it brings special blessings of Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi, which removes many problems and obstacles in life. The purity and divinity of coconut makes it an essential part of any auspicious work.
The right rule of offering coconut in a temple or any puja
It is necessary to follow certain rules to offer coconut in a temple or any puja so that its full benefits can be obtained. Coconut is considered to be a form of Lord Vishnu, hence it should be offered with worship and rituals.
It is said that Narayana is never left alone and his worship is considered complete only when Goddess Lakshmi is present with him. So if you offer a coconut without a coin, it is not considered acceptable and you do not get any benefit from it.
Keep these things in mind while offering coconut
- If you are offering coconut in a temple, then keep in mind that you should always offer clean and fresh coconut. Never offer it directly, it is considered auspicious to offer it wrapped in a red or yellow cloth.
- While performing the puja, rotate the coconut three times on your head, this will remove negative energy from your body and you will receive the blessings of the God.
- – Before roasting the coconut, break it open from the top so that the water can drain out. This process is a symbol of sharing the nectar hidden in the coconut with God.
- After this, place the coconut in front of the Lord and bow to him. Keep in mind that the coconut should be placed at the feet of the idol or picture of the Lord, as it is a symbol of respect and devotion towards the Lord.
