Baby Walks on 'Kala Chana' in Viral First Steps Ritual, Sparks Food Wastage Debate

• A Punjabi family's video showing a baby walking on 'kala chana' (black chickpeas) as part of a 'first steps' ritual went viral.
• The ritual, explained by the parents, involves the baby gently walking on warm chickpeas scattered on a cloth to strengthen their legs.
• After the ceremony, the remaining chickpeas are distributed among family, neighbors, and children as a celebration.
• The video received mixed reactions, with many internet users criticizing it as 'wastage of food' and questioning the authenticity of the tradition.
• The family clarified that the tradition belongs to 'Multani Punjabi culture' and not Sikhism, emphasizing diverse cultural practices.

Why It Matters: A Punjabi family's 'first steps' ritual using chickpeas sparked a debate on tradition versus food wastage.