Thaipusam: Coconut Breaking Vow It is auspicious to see a ratha (chariot), and it is more auspicious when doing ritual around the ratha. It is a very rare opportunity to see ratha. Among the ritual is breaking a coconut. The experience of breaking coconuts in large numbers will accelerate one's spiritual bliss, reduce karmic debt. <script async src="https://pagead2.googlesyndication. com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js"></script> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({ google_ad_client: "ca-pub-2960278825814307", enable_page_level_ads: true }); </script> But some Anaryas (non-Hindus) condemning the act of coconut breaking ritual as waste and no purpose. These ill-informed people / Anaryas condemning the act of coconut breaking ritual by Hindus. If people don't know the significance of breaking the coconut, no point comment on the issue. They should refrain from interfering in others