Why Coconut is Offered in Puja reveals the deep spiritual symbolism of Shriphal, ego surrender, and divine blessings in Sanatan Dharma. The temple bell rings softly. The fragrance of incense fills the air. A priest lifts a coconut, chants mantras, and then breaks it before the deity. The sound echoes in the mandir, and devotees fold their hands in reverence. Have you ever wondered why almost every Hindu ritual begins with a coconut? Why do we call it Shriphal  - the fruit of