Most lasting superstitions in India

Posted on 23/09/2013 I by: Suruchi

We decided to take stock of various superstitions pan-India and came up with the 13 most enduring myths.

1-The biggest villain not just in India but in other regions too: The black cat and cats in general. The number of bad omens associated with black cats would make one think they would have been hunted to extinction by now. Seeing a black cat in the morning is bad luck, for the whole day. If a cat crosses your path, its bad luck again.
2-Dogs howling in the night signal a death.
3-A crow cawing at your window means a guest is sure to arrive.
4-Don't cut your hair on Thursdays.
5-Don't cut your nails at night.
6-Going out during a lunar eclipse brings about madness.
7-Never pick up the lemon-chili-garlic totems if you find them lying about. It's black magic.
8-Peepal trees harbour witches in the night.
9-Cash gifts for any occasion are always Rs.51, Rs.101, Rs.1001...It brings good luck.
10-If you lick the bottom of a utensil, it will rain on your wedding day.
11-Never call out to somebody who is leaving the house, it brings bad luck.
12-Broken mirrors and broken idols are the worst form of bad luck.
13-Red underwear brings good luck.