India has no dearth of festivals and the enthusiasm infused around those festivals is a sight! In the midst of all the festivities we enjoy especially during the period from August – December, we very often tend to forget that no Indian festival is made without a reason. Ganesh Chaturthi is one of them!
Lord ganesh is not just a god, but ganpati or Gun-pati is also a symbol of intellect and wisdom. In common words, the one who puts to good use, the knowledge he learns is a true “Ganpati”.
Lord Ganesh’s favourite Modak is the fruit of divinity and peace attained after one masters his knowledge and wisdom.
so lets scientifically look at why the modak is designed so;
the modak comprises of 4 major ingredients;
coconut – a symbol of purity & prosperity. loaded with potassium, selenium, omega 3 & essential oils, coconut helps improve blood circulation, keeps you alert, improves memory and delays ageing.
ghee – has been used widely used in ayurveda and is said to purify the body’s digestive fire. The right use of ghee reduces constipation, gives you glowing skin, keep your joints healthy & prevents heart disease.
rice – symbol of health, wealth & prosperity. Rice being a satvik grain, its use helps reduce acidity and control blood pressure. Being easily digested, rice can be used in sickness and for all ages.
jaggery – infuses sweetness into your life, just like its taste. spiritually, consumption of jaggery is also said to keep you level headed, be firm on your decisions and help you derive positive thoughts. jaggery fuels the brain cells and helps it stay sharp. the use of jaggery also prevents lethargy.
So go ahead, enjoy a modak and be a Gun-Pati this festive season.
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