Why do we use copper vessels in pujas?

Gold, silver and copper are considered pure elements. It is believed that these metals can never be impure. Even yantra used in puja's are made of these metals.

Gold and silver are costlier as compared to copper. It is believed that drinking water kept in the copper vessel boosts our immunity. This is why one should use water kept in copper vessel to rinse before any puja. It is believed that this will help get rid of any kind of illness and improves blood circulation.

It is believed that this even improves concentration and helps us focus more on puja. Iron, steel and aluminium are considered impure metals. Hence, vessels made of these metals are not used in religious purpose. 

Know why losing gold is considered inauspicious

Gold is not just a valuable metal but it is also considered a very auspicious metal. People wait for auspicious days to buy gold. In India people buy gold on most of important occasions.

Not just this, there are many other rules associated with the metal. According to astrology, even find gold and losing gold is considered inauspicious.  

It is believed that yellow colour is associated with Jupiter and it is the planet that rules all valuable metals. Jupiter also influences the family.

It is believed that Jupiter’s wrath can have a serious effect on your relationship with your family members. This planet can also affect your relationship with your spouse. 

Hence, it is believed that losing gold invites the wrath of Jupiter. Similarly, bringing home the gold you find gold lying somewhere, brings bad luck along with it.

If you bring such gold home, then someone in you family will fall ill and you will always witness fights in the family. If a person finds such gold then he/she should sell that gold and donate a part of it to the poor. This will reduce the bad effect.