Many of us would have noticed our
co-passengers throwing coins into rivers especially when traveling over river
bridges.
The general reasoning given for this
act is that, it brings Good Luck back to us. It is also believed that it will
bring back Goddess of Wealth, Lakshmi to our households.
In the ancient times, most of the
currency used was made of copper unlike the stainless steel coins of today.
Copper is a vital metal very useful to the human body. The intake of copper
with water is very good for health. Throwing coins in the river was one way our
fore-fathers ensured we intake sufficient copper as part of the water. Rivers
were the only source of drinking water. Making it a custom by saying it will
bring good fortune to us has ensured that all of us follow the good practice.
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