13 superstitions every Indian follows.
1. Cat crossing the path.
A lot of people in our country still follow this superstition which is why no matter which part of the world you are in, you might end up watching an Indian look petrified after a cat (more specifically, black because well, our ancestors probably didn’t like the color a lot) and then change their path or live in misery for the rest of their life if they couldn’t.
2. Lemons, chillies and kajal to ward off evil eye.
This is used not only on gadgets and automobiles but also babies! So basically, what such people is that hateful thoughts of a person is strong enough to affect the things/people recently making an entry into your life. Still rampant all over the country and next thing we know, we have a population that has people marking each other with black spots. Scary isn’t it?
3. Fingers crossed.
“I swear u didn’t do this, look, no fingers crossed.” “Okay I believe you.” It is literally that easy to make someone believe that you are telling the truth. So if you cross your fingers, it could mean you are waiting for something good to happen so in case you don’t, maybe it was because you didn’t cross them.
4. Rahu kalam.
Rahu also known as the inauspicious period in one’s life is still believed by many people to be bad for them and therefore really prepare themselves for it. This much preparation if we all put to some use for something else, the world would be a better place, wouldn’t it?
5. Snakes can drink milk.
The Hindu god Shiva is portrayed with a snake around his neck and hence snakes are known to drink milk as a part if hindu mythology which is fine to believe, but one should probably think twice before all that milk that they pour away, think of all the ice cream you could give to someone who hasn’t had a meal in days, god would be happier.
6. See a peacock before your journey.
Some consider watching a peacock before his/her journey to be a good sign for the journey, so next time you set off to travel the world and you’ve got flat tires or no cash, don’t worry, make sure you see catch a peacock somewhere and you’re good to go.
7. Broken mirrors.
Broken mirrors are supposed to be a bad sign for people so whenever that happens a lot of people tend to freak out. Probably because one has one less mirror to see their reflection in for the millionth time, why’s that a bad sign?
8. Peepal and banyan trees.
Such trees are known to be haunted and hence many Indians avoid it, and sitting or especially leaving your hair open under it, especially at night because of the increasing stories about ghosts over the years. So next time you see a banyan tree don’t forget to sympathize with it. After all, it made the biggest sin by growing into a tree and giving us oxygen to breathe.
9. Adding one rupee.
101, 501, 1001, etc. While giving away gifts we tend to give this amount as considered auspicious but when it comes to giving a beggar on the street even a rupee seems like a lot. Then it doesn’t really means good luck or a good sign, does it?
10. Saturdays are considered inauspicious.
For many Indians across the nation , Saturdays are especially considered to be a bad sign and whenever this day arrives, most people tend to have their own misconceptions about it and blindly believe things that are told to them.
11. Crow shit.
In a lot of parts across the nation and even outside, when a crow shits on your or anything that you possess its considered to be good luck. Definitely not for your brand new T-shirt or just washed hair or brand new sneakers for sure!
12. Crow-calling.
Many Indians still tend to believe that the sound that a crow will lead to someone visiting your place, and this belief has stayed on. Next time you hear a crow randomly and normally making a noise, get ready with your sweets.
13. Friday the 13th.
People still tend to believe this old age adage about Friday the 13th of any month being terribly inauspicious and you would have noticed people refraining to do anything productive on that particular day. Funny how the movie by the same name worked pretty well. That people will watch (but not on a Friday)
