Many of us would have noticed our co-passengers throwing coins into rivers especially when traveling over river bridges.
Possible Reason: 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.
Scientific Reason: In the ancient times, most of the currency used was made of copper unlike the stainless steel coins of today. Most of us even know of the ANAs (made of copper) which were used in the pre-independent times. 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 ancestors ensured we intake sufficient copper as part of the water. Rivers were 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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