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You all must have noticed how Indians always give shagun ka lifafa (gift envelope) with a Rs 1 or coin added to it. Wonder why? Well, it is believed that adding a Rs 1 or coin in the envelope with money gifted brings good luck.
So, here comes the gender-bender thing. The right eye twitching brings good luck for men, while a twitching left eye brings good news for women. We are NOT saying this, woof!
It is said that Goddess Lakshmi visits during the evening time and if one sweeps, it will drive her away. Well, lips are sealed!
This remains one of the most practised superstitions we have seen daily. Most shopkeepers hang lemon chillies outside their stores to keep the buri nazar away!
Those who get nightmares or often see bad dreams are told by many to keep a knife (iron knife) under the pillow or bed - as it drives away negative thoughts.
Many believe that if you are having an itchy left palm it brings money whereas an itchy right palm means you have to shell out money. So, don't be too happy, right?
Cutting nails and hair after sunset is considered unlucky and inauspicious. Also, some believe that cutting nails and hair on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday brings bad luck.
It is believed that eating curd mixed with a little sugar brings good luck if you are going for important work or task.
Surprisingly, this one comes not from India but from ancient Rome, where it was believed that breaking mirrors can bring 7 years of bad luck. Now, in India also some believe that if there is a broken mirror item, it should be thrown away from the house.
People in the West also believe that if a black cat crosses your way, your impending task or work might get cancelled or delayed. But, come on guys, seriously?
In India, it's believed that applying a little black mark on a newborn or toddler's forehead with a kajal (kohl) wards off evil. It protects them from buri nazar!