In Hinduism, people consider coconut as the epitome of Goddess Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth. During the Puja (prayer), offering coconut is a very auspicious practice, believed to fulfill all desires.

However, often, people believe that while offering coconut, if it turns out bad or spoiled, it represents a bad sign and poor luck for them. They also think that God might be angry about their activities or bring bad luck.

Here’s a video exposing the truth behind the fear of Hindus regarding spoiled coconut:

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