Gold Anklets: Religious Taboo or Scientific Wisdom? Unveiling the Reasons
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News18•17-01-2026, 23:01
Gold Anklets: Religious Taboo or Scientific Wisdom? Unveiling the Reasons
- •Women traditionally do not wear gold anklets, a practice not mentioned in 'Solah Shringar'.
- •Mahant Swami Hansanand of Lucknow's Kali Temple states gold on feet insults deities and Goddess Lakshmi, leading to financial loss.
- •Religiously, the body above the navel symbolizes Surya and Guru Brihaspati, with gold being Guru's gem.
- •Scientifically, silver is a cold metal, gold is hot; wearing silver on feet balances body temperature and improves blood circulation.
- •Silver anklets are believed to strengthen bones and reduce foot swelling due to their cooling effect.
Why It Matters: Wearing gold on feet is avoided due to religious beliefs about disrespecting deities and scientific reasons for body temperature balance.
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