Superstitions & Blind Beliefs in India

                     
                                      Superstitions & Blind Beliefs in India

 

Like any other countries, you will find a lot of superstitions and blind beliefs in people of India. Indian society is made of people belonging to various religious, cultural, ethnic, linguistic and racial groups. There are many common superstitions in the people belonging to various groups.

Astrology Superstitions

A person born under the influence of Mars is called a manglik or having Mangal Dosha. People avoid marrying such a person, especially if the person is a woman. Marriage with such a person is believed to cause marital discord and divorce, even sometimes death. However, it is believed that if two mangliks marry, the effects of both cancel out.

Animals Superstitions

To see a peacock before a journey is considered auspicious. In some parts it is believed that if 3 lizards come towards you, it is sign of marriage but if 4 or more lizards come towards you, it is a sign of upcoming death. If a black cat or simply a cat crosses ones way, it is treated to be a sign of bad luck. Number 3 is considered as an inauspicious or evil number.

Luck and auspiciousness Superstitions

Adding one rupee to a gift sum is auspicious, i.e., sums like 21 or 101 rupees are considered more auspicious than say 20 or 100. There are several methods of warding of an "evil eye". Lemon-and-chilli totems are a common method. It is believed that looking in a broken mirror may bring bad luck.Number 786 is considered as an auspicious and lucky one number in Muslim community.

Ghosts and other supernatural beings Superstitions

 Peepul trees are believed to be the abode of ghosts and they are avoided at night.Banyan trees are also believed to be inhabited by malevolent spirits.

Other Superstitions

If someone is going out, one should not ask him "Where are you going?". If someone asks such question while you are going out, it is not a good sign.Eclipse of Sun or Moon is considered as a bad astrological sign. many people avoid buying, traveling, starting new business on such occasions.Many people avoid to make payments on Saturday.