After sunset, many traditions advise against picking leaves, flowers, or fruits. This is due to the belief that plants, like humans, have energy cycles and rest during the night. Thus, disturbing them at this time is considered inauspicious.
Cleaning or sweeping the floors after sunset is discouraged as it is believed to sweep away the presence of Maa Lakshmi, the Goddess of wealth. Elders suggest that this practice can disrupt the flow of prosperity into the home.
Many households avoid cutting hair or nails after sunset due to beliefs that it attracts negative energies. Historically, poor lighting made using sharp tools unsafe at night, reinforcing this cultural norm.
Mirrors are thought to be portals to other realms; thus, covering them at night is common practice. This is based on the belief that looking into mirrors after dark can invite unwanted energies or souls into one's home.
Watering the sacred Tulsi plant after sunset is avoided as it symbolizes disturbing Maa Lakshmi's rest. This practice is thought to invite negativity and disrupt the sanctity associated with this revered plant.
It is essential to wash kitchen utensils before sleeping. Leaving dirty dishes overnight is thought to invite poverty and disrupt the blessings of Goddess Lakshmi.
Women should refrain from sleeping with their hair down at night. This practice is believed to attract negative energies that can affect well-being and prosperity.