Unbeatable At 63! This Curd-Connoisseur From Bihar Is Winning Eating Showdown For 8 Years Straight
Patna played host to an unusual curd-eating competition on January 18 that attracted participants from across Bihar.?
Over 500 people participated in the 'Dahi Khao Inam Pao' competition organized by Sudha Dairy and hosted by the Patna Dairy Project. The aim was to consume the maximum amount of curd in three minutes, News18.com reported.
The competition, which takes place every year since 2012, has three categories: senior citizens, women, and men. The reigning champion since 2016 is Pranay Shankar Kant, who is 63 years old. He has successfully defended his title for the eighth consecutive time in the latest event.
Wanted to beat own record in?curd-eating competition
Despite his consistent victory, Pranay was disappointed at not breaking his own record this time. He had aimed to surpass his previous achievement of consuming 4 kg 343 grams of curd in three minutes but fell short due to what he described as an incorrect seating position.
Acknowledged as the overall winner for his remarkable curd consumption in both the male and senior categories, Pranay remains in excellent health at the age of 63, proudly avoiding any illnesses. He finds the term "senior citizen" to be quite offensive and, hence, rejects it outright.
Secret of?curd-eating champions' health
He credits his good health to a strict daily regimen, including walking 15-20 km daily and a 30-minute morning workout of about 50 different exercises.
Pranay, despite his achievements, remains unmatched in his ability to indulge in treats like rasgulla and curd. He attributes his ability to avoid common health issues like high blood pressure and diabetes to his disciplined lifestyle.
Curd, a popular dietary choice in Bihar
The custom of eating curd with chuda (famously known as poha) in Bihar is rooted in Vedic stories, tracing back to Singhbhum in Jharkhand, the first land to emerge above the sea, as per a Newstracklive.com report.
According to legend, when Manu initiated farming, kheer, the first cooked food, was produced, followed by the development of curd from milk, accompanied by the consumption of paddy lava.?
Maharshi Dadhichi pioneered the addition of paddy to curd for sustenance before the introduction of cooked food.
In Saran district of Bihar, at Maa Ambika Bhavani Temple, the sage's ascetic practices during a famine involved consuming curd and paddy, leading to the appearance of Goddess Annapurna, ending the scarcity.?
The tradition of eating curd-chuda is also linked to Mithila, where sage munis partook in it during the Dhanush Yagna. The practice originated as prasad from the rishis' food during this significant event.
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