20 Indian Superstitions

20 Indian Superstitions and the reasoning behind them for some...others I just don't know

1. The lucky $1

it’s customary to put a $1 at the end of any amount given at any occasion….the amount must always end in $1 … the good luck $1

2. Nazar

EVIL EYE…One such method which is said to counteract the effect of the evil is putting a small spot of kajal on the forehead or behind the ear of children.

3. Cutting nails/shaving at night

BIG NO NO-You are going to be given bad luck

(Because there was no electricity during old times, doing these in the dark could be dangerous without sunlight, but it's still believed to be a bad practice),

4. Eating Almonds

Eating almonds will make you super smart

5. Shaking your foot while you are sitting

If you shake your foot while you are sitting you will loose all of your money.

6. Having a baby boy sit on your lap at a babyshower

Have a baby boy sit on your lap at a babyshower so the baby comes out to be a BOY

7. Dark Mendhi

It is a common belief that the darker the color the mehndi leaves on the hands on a bride, the more will she be loved by her husband and mother-in-law.

8. Free Medicine

Hardar on everything all day everyday

9. Breaking a Glass

Breaking glass before an event is GOOD LUCK....but if it was a CorningWare Plate you are DEAD (Limited Edition)

10. Crossing a black cat

Crossing the path of a black cat, as opposed to it crossing yours, is generally thought of as inviting the very worst of luck.

11. Never walk over someone while they are laying down

If you do---THEY WILL NOT GROW

12. Left eye twitching

Another form of good luck

13. Having a 6th finger

Like Hritik Roshan, having a 6th finger is "good luck"

14. Butt Chins

Even though people will make fun of you....You will become very successful with a Butt chin

15. East

East is the most preferred direction for all activities

16. Do everything special with your RIGHT HAND!!

Giving or taking anything in the left hand is bad (you know what left hand is used for in India....(cleaning your butt) so the left hand is said to be the "dirty hand"

17. Yogurt & Sugar

Eating this combo before any event will bring you another form of good luck

18. If it rains on your wedding

It means that god is giving you a sign that he is happy with this wedding

19. If you mention eating while leaving someone house you MUST eat there

If you mention eating at someones house...before you leave...

YOU MUST EAT THERE!!!

20. Janmakshar/Horoscope

or....if all fails just read your horoscope your entire life story is on that 2 piece paper...wear that special gem around your neck to make sure you are safe at all times