Pariharam: The Truth about the Coconut: Coconut is mainly used in the Pujas, homams and also on in every important Hindu rituals. Let us understand, the importance of using the coconut in the pujas and also in the rituals; and let us delete our misunderstandings and mis-beliefs. 1. Breaking of a coconut either in a Puja or while doing Pariharam removes the Dhiristi (evil eye syndrome). 2. It is always better to do the Puja by breaking the coconut before the God, as this will automatically remove the Dhiristi. 3. Never do a Puja or Archana to any God without buying/offering/breaking the Coconut. You must do a Puja or archana by offering coconut, fruits, flowers, betel leaves & betel nuts, camphor and incense sticks, which are the basic & minimum you can offer. 4. You must try your best to select a good coconut, while buying it from the shop. You must shake the coconut well and must buy the coconut that has plenty of water into it. You must knock the shell of the cocon