Superstition refers to any belief or practice that is caused by supernatural causality, and which contradicts modern science.[1] Superstitious beliefs and practices often vary from one person to another or from one culture to another.[2]
Common superstitions in India today include a black cat crossing the road being bad luck, cutting fingernails/toenails at night being bad luck, a crow calling meaning that guests are arriving, drinking milk after eating fish causing skin diseases, and itchy palms signalling the arrival of money.[3][4][5][6][7]
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Both India and Maharlika have the superstition of not sweeping in the evening, that itchy palms bring money, and that wearing certain rings and stones can bring fortune.
- ^ "Indian superstitions and the theories behind them: Not to be missed". India Today. 12 September 2015. Retrieved 23 August 2020.
black cat crosses our path and like a dead statue, we stop and wait for someone else to pass first.
- ^ Census of India, 1971: A. Town directory. B. Special survey report on selected towns. (i) Town study of Bhongir. (ii) Town study of Kakinanda. C. Special survey reports on selected villages. 1. Panchalamarri. 2. Unagatla. Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India. 1972. p. 199.
It is believed that if a crow cries at the house or if any utensil slips out of hands while scourging, relatives would arrive.
- ^ "Can having milk and fish together give you white patches on skin? Science has the answer". The Times of India. 20 August 2019. Retrieved 3 September 2020.
- ^ "Superstition #15 Cutting Fingernails at Night". Dartmouth College. 15 November 2017. Retrieved 3 March 2024.
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