Question

why should wetouch feet of our elders

Answer 1

In Indian culture, touching feet of elders is a way of saluting them or showing your respect toward them. The elders give us blessings when we do so.

Answer 2

Touching the feet of elders as a mark of respect is an age old practice in Indian tradition. Often this practice is looked upon with derision by some people as feet are generally considered unclean and such people argue that there could be other better ways of conveying the respect. However, there are a number of reasons behind the practice of touching the elders' feet that indicate how wonderfully beneficial and meaningful this practice is