Coconut and worshiping

Breaking of the coconut represents the breaking of ego, which is a prerequisite for the attainment of wisdom. Breaking of the ego results in our mind becoming wiser... and the water within the coconut is the nectar of Knowledge. Hindu Pujas are the act of showing reverence to God, a spirit, or another aspect of the divine through invocations, prayers, songs/ bhajans and rituals. An essential part of puja is making a spiritual connection with the divine. Offering flowers is an important part of worship as different Gods & goddesses are known to love certain flowers. ... Some consider offering of flowers to be a prayer that the deity grant us good health, wealth & prosperity. It is natural tendency to keep the atmosphere of the place of worship welcoming with flowers.Hindu worship is primarily an individual act rather than a communal one, as it involves making personal offerings to the deity. Worshipers usually repeat the names of their favorite Gods and Goddesses, and repeat mantras. Happy Ganesh Chaturthi...Col Pendyala Pradeep, Anaesthesiologist.