India is a land of traditions and customs, and yes, superstitions. Although many superstitions are deemed blind superstitions by others, an equally amazing number of them truly possess some basis in ancient science, environmental consciousness, or practical living. Let us uncover the logic behind 10 Indian superstitions that are widely practiced.
1. Nails Should Not Be Cut After Sunset
Nighttime was not the best time for cutting nails with poor lighting, causing injuries or lost nails leading to possible infections.
2. Eat Curd and Sugar Before a Journey
Curd cools the body and sugar provides instant energy; hence, they relieve stress and nausea while travelling.
3. Hanging of Lemon and Green Chilies at Shops
This is an old traditional pest repellent. The lemon acts as an acid, whereas green chilies give a pungent odor to repel insects.
4. Avoid Sweeping After Sunset
Dim light could lead to accidental sweeping of items considered valuable, such as coins and jewelry.
5. Twitching of a Person’s Eyes is Considered an Omen
According to Ayurveda, twitching of an eye may indicate stress or fatigue. It became a sign for good or bad events after certain observations.
6. Do Not Wash Hair on Tuesdays and Thursdays
It was probably about conserving water on particular days in earlier communities or had to do with temple rituals.
7. Women Should Not Enter Temples During Menses
This belief largely stems from traditional concepts of rest during menstruation rather than impurity; temples involved long travels and exertions.
8. A Black Cat Crossing Your Path is Considered Bad Luck
A black cat was feared as it was associated with darkness and danger in ancient times, although it posed no actual harm.
9. Old Remedies Added Iron Nails to Lemon Juice for Anemia
Certain bygone remedies added iron pieces to restore iron content-a crude yet thoughtful intervention for treating deficiency.
10. Do Not Sleep with Your Head Towards the North
Sleeping against the magnetic field of the Earth (head towards north) can create circulatory problems and disturb deep sleep.
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