Common Superstitions In India

Adding Rs 1 to gift money is considered auspicious in Indian culture.

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Twitching right

Twitching right eye brings good luck for men, while twitching left eye brings good news for women.

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It is believed that sweeping the house after sunset drives away Goddess Lakshmi.

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Hanging lemon and chillies outside shops is believed to ward off evil.

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Knife

Keeping a knife under the pillow or bed is said to drive away negative thoughts and nightmares.

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Itchy left palm

Itchy left palm is associated with receiving money, while itchy right palm means spending money.

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Cutting hair and nails

Cutting hair and nails after sunset, especially on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, is considered unlucky.

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Eating curd mixed with sugar before important tasks is believed to bring good luck.

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Breaking a mirror is believed to bring seven years of bad luck.

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