Wed, 24 May 2023

Common Superstitions In India

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

Twitching right

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

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

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

Knife

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

Itchy left palm

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

Cutting hair and nails

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

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

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