Coconuts are considered the purest form of offering and an essential element in Hindu rituals. <br /> <br />In Indian culture, every auspicious celebration or event begins with the breaking of coconuts as a prayer for success and prosperity. <br /> <br />The smashing of coconuts also symbolises the breaking of one’s ego to reveal the purity inside. <br /> <br />The traditional ritual of breaking coconuts has been carried out for over a century. <br /> <br />Vinayagar Chaturthi is a yearly celebration for all Indians across the globe to commemorate the birthday of Ganesha, the elephant-headed deity. Sri Sakti Karpaga Vinayagar Temple in Brickfields celebrates this event on a grand scale by having a chariot procession that goes around the vicinity. <br /> <br />During the entire procession, devotees will smash tonnes of coconuts in the path of the chariot as a fulfilment of vows made. <br /> <br />The Malaysian Insight went to find out what happens to the broken coconuts. <br /> <br />Website: https://www.themalaysianinsight.com <br />Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/themalaysianinsight <br />Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/msianinsight/ <br />Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/msianinsight/
