A new car or a festival, breaking a coconut is an age-old custom in India. Due to its cultural significance, coconut is one of the highest sought-after multipurpose fruits in India. It is a symbol of prosperity and an auspicious object in almost every Indian household. Before any special event or happening, the cracking of coconut is considered sacred as it signifies the breaking of ego and ignorance, which opens our way to knowledge and purity.
Coconut is rich in fibre, provides high calories and gives potable water. On September 2 every year, we celebrate this healthy fruit. World Coconut Day was first observed in 2009 to highlight the importance and usage of coconut worldwide.
On the day, people also celebrate the founding of Asian and Pacific Coconut Community (APCC), which was formed to coordinate coconut harvest in India. Every year, this day is marked with some particular theme.
India is the third largest coconut producer in the world. They are cultivated in states like West Bengal, Kerala, Karnataka, Odisha, Goa, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and in north-eastern part of the country.
Usage of this fruit has been taken in such creative ways that people are producing waterproof leather from coconut water to save animals from cruelty and on other hand, it earns high credit for the financial stability of Kerala.
Coconut plays an essential role in dishes of states from Maharashtra to Karnataka. South Indian dishes are incomplete without a touch of coconut. Some of the sweet dishes made of coconut are coconut barfi, chutney, sheera, coconut rava.
This blessed fruit has high health benefits. It is highly nutritious, supports blood sugar control, and provides powerful antioxidants.
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