Coconut has great importance in Sanatan Hinduism. It is very auspicious to break a coconut and offer it to God before starting any work. Coconut plays an important role in the material of worship. Worship is considered incomplete without coconut.
According to the beliefs, offering coconut to the Lord removes the pain and sorrow of the person and brings wealth and peace. The weakness of the body is removed by eating coconut found in the form of prasad. That’s why it is customary to break or offer coconut in most temples. Keeping in mind the importance of coconut, ‘World Coconut Day’ is celebrated every year on 2 September all over the world.
The main objective of celebrating ‘World Coconut Day’ is to promote the cultivation and productivity of coconut. The day was initiated by the Asian and Pacific coconut community. Currently working as an inter-governmental organization with members from 18 countries. In which India is also a member. The Asia-Pacific Coconut Community is headquartered in Jakarta, Indonesia. Let us know about the history of ‘World Coconut Day’ and its benefits –
History of World Coconut Day
World Coconut Day was celebrated for the first time in the year 2009. This special day was celebrated with great enthusiasm by the Asian and Pacific coconut community. The main purpose of celebrating this is to make people aware of coconut cultivation on a world level. Along with this, the coconut industry can be promoted. According to experts, Indonesia produces the largest number of coconuts in the world.
Coconut cultivation is a popular plantation and is grown in more than 90 countries worldwide. Although it is very difficult to plant a coconut plant, once planted, it proves to be very beneficial, because coconut crop is planted throughout the year. The annual world production of coconut is about 55 million tonnes. Indonesia and the Philippines are the major producers of coconut fruit in the world.
Health benefits of Coconut
- Coconut oil strengthens the immune system of our body and also protects us from many viral diseases including cold and cough. Coconut oil fights bad bacteria entering the body and also protects the stomach from infection.
- According to experts, manganese 52.17 percent, copper 38.67 percent, iron 24.20 percent, fiber 18.80 percent, zinc 8 percent, valine 7.60 percent, carbohydrate – 9.37 percent is present.
- If you are a patient of high BP, then definitely include coconut water in your diet. Actually, vitamin-C, magnesium and potassium present in coconut water helps in controlling BP.
- Cooking with coconut oil strengthens your digestive system. You will not have stomach problems like indigestion and gas. Its consumption is also beneficial in constipation and other diseases related to stomach.
- Coconut water is famous not only for health, but also for making the skin beautiful. Those who are troubled by the problem of acne on the face, they should wash the face in the morning by applying coconut water on the face at night. This can solve many skin problems.
- According to research, including coconut oil in the diet strengthens teeth and bones. The use of coconut oil in food increases the amount of magnesium and calcium in the body. Due to this the bones become strong and there are no diseases related to bones.
