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Why Indians have eaten curd and sugar before important occasions for generations

While it may seem like a simple household tradition, the custom has deep roots in Indian culture, Ayurveda and practical nutrition. References in Ayurvedic texts, alongside long-standing Hindu customs documented by cultural scholars, suggest that the ritual evolved from a blend of symbolic beliefs and everyday wisdom rather than superstition alone.

5 Aug 2026 10:00 am