Why are gold and silver utensils the best in religious rituals?

Why are gold and silver utensils the best in religious rituals?

In Hinduism, great emphasis has been laid on purity. The same applies to the choice of metals. Gold, silver, copper and bronze – utensils made of these metals are considered sacred. That is why they are used in religious rituals like worship etc. 'Ayurveda' believes that the use of gold utensils increases strength and vitality and increases the immunity against diseases. Silver utensils being naturally cool, remove the bile rage. Silver is said to be a metal that increases eyesight, provides mental peace and physical coolness.

According to mythological belief, copper was formed when the semen of Shiva's son Kartikeya fell on earth. It is disease-curing and sacred. Using a bronze vessel purifies bile and increases intelligence. Brass utensils are hot in nature. Food cooked in it is a cough reliever. These utensils have the ability to destroy germs but sour things kept in it become poisonous.