Nirmala Sitharaman Eats Curd Before Budget: Unpacking Tradition and Auspiciousness
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News18•01-02-2026, 11:03
Nirmala Sitharaman Eats Curd Before Budget: Unpacking Tradition and Auspiciousness
- •Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman ate curd and sugar, fed by President Droupadi Murmu, before presenting the Union Budget 2026.
- •Eating curd before auspicious work is a centuries-old Indian tradition, believed to bring success and positive outcomes.
- •Curd is considered sacred in Indian culture, symbolizing auspiciousness, prosperity, and purity, and is offered to deities like Ganesh and Lakshmi.
- •Astrologically, curd is linked to the Moon, promoting mental peace, and is a key component of Panchamrit in religious rituals.
- •Beyond tradition, curd offers health benefits, being rich in protein, calcium, and probiotics, aiding digestion and immunity.
Why It Matters: Nirmala Sitharaman's pre-budget curd ritual highlights the blend of tradition, auspiciousness, and modern politics.
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