Human beings subsist on belief– as much as on food and water. Cutting across cultures, religions and regions people are guided by some sort of faith which is invariably passed on from their earlier generations. Such beliefs, most of the time, prove to be more of unscientific in nature to the initiated and can be termed as superstitions. India is no exception to this and in fact, quite a few weird superstitious beliefs rule the life of several millions in their day to day life. Take a peek at 10 of such amazing superstitious beliefs in the Indian culture below.

A cat crossing your path:

Perhaps this one takes the cake! A cat crossing your path is deemed an ill omen by most people. Astrology states that in ancient times, people used to travel by the carriage animals which were pulled by the domesticated animals

During crossing the forest areas at night, the carts get scared when they come across any wild animals like cheetahs, tigers, wild cats or leopards etc. ultimately, they used to get scared and started behaving abnormally. Of late, there is no significance of being afraid from the black cats. The fact is that everyone has right to cross the road and there is no special roads for cats. If they want to go to some place, they will also cross the road like we people do.

Hanging seven green chilies and lemon

In Indian rituals, it is strongly believed that the goddess of misfortune (Alakshmi) can easily bring bad luck to your business or to the shop owners. It is assumed that her favorite food is pungent, hot things and sour etc. as per the Indian traditions, the business owners and the other shop owners hang seven green chilies and lemon at their door step so that the goddess can enjoy the food of her choice.

Since her hunger is satisfied and she feels happy, she will leave from the door without entering the shop and without creating any loss etc.

Do not sit or go near a Peepal tree especially in the night

It is assumed that ghosts like to hover around the peepal tree. Ghosts kill the people who sleep near or under the peepal tree. Long years back, people were not at all familiar about the relation between carbon dioxide and sunlight which produces glucose for the plants magically.

Probably, our ancestors were completely aware regarding photosynthesis and its effects of inhaling carbon dioxide during night. Consequently, people started fearing sitting near or under a peepal in night. Fake ghost storied scared them a lot and they never like to go near peepal tree in night.

Adding one rupee coin to any gift sum

As per our Indian traditions and Astrology in Hyderabad states that, we generally gift sum like 101 or 1001 etc and it is never 100 or 1000 on weddings as well as on special occasions. This one rupee coin is considered as a powerful blessing, good luck.

The reason of adding one rupee coin is to make the blessings as indivisible for the married couples. If the division is zero that it indicates an end. So, people usually add one rupee coin with the gift of money

Breaking mirror brings bad luck

Bad luck approaches if the mirror breaks. Ages back, mirror was very brittle as well as expensive. To avoid the loss, Rome people started saying that broken mirror will bring bad luck for around seven years. People started assuming the same and the thought if the mirror is broken by them, they won’t have good health etc

One must take a bath after attending any funeral

When anyone dies, as per biology, his/her body starts decomposition process. However, online horoscope signifies that people used to take bath so that their bodies get exposed to the bacteria, the chemicals and the germs etc

Why Indian people like to throw coins in the holy rivers:

Throwing coins in water bodies like in fountains and rivers is considered as good luck. But the scientific reason is that if copper remains in the water for long, water becomes pure and more beneficial. Online horoscope experimented the fact is copper kills the bacteria available in the water

After sunset, do not cut nails – one might get hurt in the absence of light

Nail clippers were sharp blades that need care & light and precision so that one should not get hurt

Do not wash your hair on some specific days – Saving water

Water management practices triggered people not to wash hair on Tuesday or Thursday. The idea is to save water nothing else.

Never ever sweep in the late evening or after sundown

In our country India, it is perceived that Goddess Lakshmi will go away from your house if you will sweep your house after sundown. She is a great symbol that she bestows one and all with wealth and money etc. people believe that she visits the places in the late evening and if they will sweep during that time, she will not come in. Goddess Lakshmi’s walking out is considered as inauspicious.