If you walk along the ghats of the Ganges or Yamuna at dawn, you will see thousands of devotees standing in the water, offering Arghya (water) to the rising sun. Have you ever noticed that this offering is almost always made using a small copper vessel (Lota)?

The Science of Color Therapy

Our ancient sages were master scientists. When water is poured from a copper vessel towards the sun, the sunlight passes through the stream of water. As you look at the sun through this falling water, the light breaks down into its seven constituent colors (a prism effect). It is believed that this colorful light enters the eyes and balances the doshas in the body.

The Purity of Copper

In Hindu rituals, copper is considered the most sacred metal next to gold and silver. It is inherently pure and resistant to spiritual contamination. The electromagnetic energy of copper is said to resonate with the energy of the sun.

The Health Benefit

As the water is poured, the fine mist that hits the face and body carries the trace copper ions and the energy of the morning sun, which is highly beneficial for the skin and eyes.