35 Old Wives Tales Every Indian Has Probably Heard

    Some reassuring, some terrifying, all familiar. Illustrations by artist Alicia Souza.

    Rega Jha
    by Rega Jha

    BuzzFeed India Contributor

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    For more illustrations by Alicia Souza, visit her Facebook page.