Friday, November 23, 2012

Indian Beliefs and Superstitions

Photo by: Karunakar Rayker



In India, you may also come across or hear about people who help in interpreting other's dreams. Even the daily life of Indians is governed by beliefs and superstitions. Superstitions are deemed as pertinent in India because these, generally, hint at future occurrences and can be either good or bad. Thus, anything from the dog whining to the falling of utensils is considered an omen in India. 

1.       Monday is not an auspicious day for shaving.
2.       Tuesday is believed to be not good to reach any body's home from a journey.
3.       Thursday and Saturday is a bad day for washing one's hair.
4.       Many Indians do not make payments on Fridays, except giving small coins to beggars.
5.       If you hear a dog whining at night it will bring bad luck, especially when someone in your family or neighbourhood is sick.
6.       Cawing of a black crow in one's house, as it forecasts the arrival of guests.
7.       Seeing a peacock on a journey is also considered lucky, but hearing its shrill sound is bad.
8.       Indians feel happy if a sparrow builds a nest in a new house because it signals good fortune.
 

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